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California Supreme Court Justices Mark America's 250th Anniversary
VIDEO: Justices of the California Supreme Court reflect on the importance of justice and the rule of law as embodied in the United States and California constitutions.
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California Chief Justice Issues Statement on Judicial Branch Budget
The funding helps address increased operational costs for trial courts and rising costs for court interpreter services and appellate court-appointed counsel, and accelerates progress on the five-year infrastructure plan for construction and maintenance. -
California Courts to Make Language Used in Jury Service More Gender Inclusive
Updates will help minimize gender bias and create a more welcoming environment for jurors that don’t identify with the traditional gender binary
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Chief Justice Calls Jury Service a Cornerstone of the American Judicial System
Jul 1, 2026A new video from California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by recognizing jurors for their integral role in our justice system
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In Memoriam: Associate Justice Joan K. Irion
Jun 22, 2026Associate Justice Joan K. Irion of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026
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Chief Justice Appoints 8 New Judicial Council Members
Jun 18, 2026Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible
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California Supreme Court Directs State Bar to Collect Public Comment on a Proposed Community Justice Worker Program
Jun 18, 2026Proposal would allow non-attorneys to provide limited legal aid assistance under the supervision of qualified legal aid organizations; court separately approves a new rule governing the court’s judicial ethics advisory committee
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Invitation to Comment: Appointing the Spouse of a Judicial Colleague as Minor’s Counsel
Jun 17, 2026Deadline to comment is Aug. 3.
