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Milestones for African Americans in the California Judicial Branch
Learn more about historical milestones including landmark court cases and legislation, prominent African American citizens, and African American jurists who have impacted California history in our interactive timeline.
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California Supreme Court Returns to Sacramento for Oral Argument
Photos: The court revived its longstanding tradition after a five-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal
"I appreciate Governor Newsom’s support of the judicial branch during these challenging times. The courts play an essential role in ensuring equal access to justice, protecting constitutional rights, and maintaining public trust in our democracy."
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California Judges Receive National LGBTQ+ Award
Feb 11, 2025Alameda County Judge Victoria Kolakowski and Los Angeles County Judge D. Zeke Zeidler honored by American Bar Association commission for advancing LGBTQ+ individuals in the legal profession and championing LGBTQ+ causes
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California Supreme Court Appoints Nisha Shah Interim Executive Director of the California Habeas Corpus Resource Center
Feb 10, 2025The California Supreme Court has appointed Nisha K. Shah, deputy director of litigation at the California Habeas Corpus Resource Center (HCRC), as interim executive director of that agency effective Feb. 16.
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Sixth Appellate District Announces Destruction of Old Court Records
Jan 29, 2025The Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District has announced its intention to destroy the following civil records pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.1028(d).
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JusticeCorps Members Join Community Service Efforts in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 29, 2025Year-round JusticeCorps program trains college students and recent graduates to help litigants without attorneys navigate the court system
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Court Approves Amendments to Policies and Payment Guidelines for Appointed Counsel in Capital Cases
Jan 24, 2025The amendments account for developments relevant to the representation of capital inmates before the California Supreme Court, including the passage of Proposition 66, the Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act of 2016, and the enactment of the California Racial Justice Act of 2020.
