Former Associate Justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One, Howard B. Wiener passed on March 20, 2026.

Delivered at the state capitol building in Sacramento, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero highlighted the judicial branch’s constitutional obligations, commitment to public service, and promise to provide fair and impartial justice for all Californians.

The leaders convened following Chief Justice Guerrero’s fourth State of the Judiciary address to highlight the enduring importance of the nation’s founding ideals and affirming their shared commitment to those principles.

A recent statewide technology summit convened hundreds of court professionals from around the state to talk about cybersecurity and how using artificial intelligence (AI) data can improve efficiency and benefit court users.

Under the new amendments, Law Office Study program participants will soon be able to participate in the Certified Law Students program.

More than 100 students are expected to attend oral argument at Sutter County Superior Courthouse on March 25 beginning at 10 a.m.

Illustrated panels and primary source materials celebrate California women’s contributions to the law and honoring pioneering women attorneys, judges, and justices

Data show steady increase over the last 20 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color

Committee offers guidance and examples addressing when disqualification may be necessary; and if not, whether and how prior mentorship should be disclosed.

K–12 schools invited to showcase programs that empower students as engaged citizens; top honorees announced via livestream on Law Day, May 1.