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Survey Results: California Bench Growing More Diverse

Data show steady increase in women, and justices and judges of color over 15 years

Judicial Council Sponsors Bill to Celebrate California Native American Day

"By recognizing the importance of Native Americans we not only acknowledge our shortcomings in our state’s past treatment of them, we also celebrate their past and current contributions to our state," said Judge Marla O. Anderson.
California Courts Helping Drivers Struggling with Traffic Debt

Online tool offers low-income drivers an easy way to request a lower penalty, payment plan, or community service.

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Public Webinars: Language Access Services Available for Court Users

Mar 4, 2021
Free public webinars this spring will provide overview of language access services and multilingual materials available for court users

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Committee Issues Advice About Judicial Service on a Governmental Task Force

Mar 3, 2021
Supreme Court committee issues expedited guidance about a judge serving as a member of a governmental task force with a broad agenda.

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Committee On Judicial Ethics Opinions
Committee Issues Advice to Judges: Campaign Contributions from Political Action Committees

Feb 23, 2021
A state Supreme Court committee issued an advisory opinion explaining when a judge may accept campaign contributions from a political action committee when the contribution includes funds from another political action committee organized and funded by court employees.

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Committee Issues Advice on Gift Exchanges Between Judges and Court Staff

Feb 17, 2021
A state Supreme Court committee issued an expedited opinion providing guidance for judges who wish to exchange gifts with staff to celebrate holidays, birthdays, or other occasions.

Committee On Judicial Ethics Opinions
Committee Issues Advice on Accepting Attorney Services from Law Firms

Feb 9, 2021
A state Supreme Court committee issued expedited advice regarding whether an appellate court justice may accept the services of an attorney, who is an employee and incoming associate of a law firm, to temporarily work in the justice’s chambers.

Committee On Judicial Ethics Opinions