State supreme court decisions set binding precedent within their jurisdictions and often signal emerging legal trends. GovPing tracks new opinions across state courts, summarizing each decision and flagging those with cross-jurisdictional significance.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
People v. Price - Criminal Appeal
The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Price. The court affirmed the judgment but remanded the matter for correction of the abstract of judgment. The opinion is not certified for publication.
People v. Grant - Court Opinion on Penal Code Section 1202.5 Fine
The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, filed an opinion in People v. Grant on March 11, 2026. The court agreed to strike a $41 fine imposed under Penal Code section 1202.5, as the conviction was not for a theft-related offense as required by the statute.
People v. Sands - Non-Precedential Opinion
The California Court of Appeal filed a non-precedential opinion in People v. Sands, concerning a defendant's eligibility for a youth offender parole hearing. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of the defendant's motion, citing existing case law and statutory ineligibility for those sentenced to life without parole.
People v. Costa CA3 - Criminal Appeal
The California Court of Appeal has issued an opinion in the case of People v. Costa. The docket number is C102798. This is a non-precedential opinion.
In re K.W. - Juvenile Dependency Appeal
The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re K.W. The appeal concerns the continuation of dependency jurisdiction and family maintenance services for a minor. The court affirmed the juvenile court's order.
B.S. v. C.V. - Domestic Violence Restraining Order Appeal
The California Court of Appeal affirmed a domestic violence restraining order against C.V. C.V. appealed the trial court's decision, arguing insufficient evidence and erroneous exclusion of rebuttal evidence. The appellate court presumed sufficient evidence supported the order due to the absence of a reporter's transcript.
In re M.G. - Juvenile Guardianship and ICWA Inquiry
The California Court of Appeal conditionally reversed and remanded a juvenile guardianship case concerning M.G. The court agreed with the mother that the Department of Human Services failed to conduct a proper inquiry under the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The case involves challenges to denial of relative placement and ICWA compliance.
Yan v. City of Diamond Bar - California Court of Appeal Opinion
The California Court of Appeal has issued an opinion in the case of Yan v. City of Diamond Bar. The docket number for this case is B339583. This is a standard appellate court filing.
Lockhart vs. Hennepin County - Tax Court Jurisdiction
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the tax court's decision in Lockhart vs. Hennepin County, ruling that the tax court had subject matter jurisdiction over property tax assessment disputes. The court found that the taxpayer's claims fell within the scope of Minnesota Statutes section 278.01, which provides the exclusive remedy for such matters.
Minnesota Supreme Court Opinion on Civil Commitment Treatment
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision regarding the administration of involuntary intrusive treatments to civilly committed patients. The court held that the existing Price/Jarvis balancing test adequately addresses the statutory requirement for treatment necessary to preserve life or health.
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