California Judicial Center Library Celebrates 150th Anniversary

April 17, 2019

The California Judicial Center Library (CJCL) is nationally recognized for its collections. Today, transitions to digital services are preparing the Library for the next century.

Categories: CA Supreme Court, CA Courts of Appeal, Judicial Council

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin H. Liu Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 17, 2019

Founded in 1780, the academy is one of the nation’s most prestigious honor societies that recognizes global leaders across diverse fields who are addressing societal challenges and advancing the public good.

Categories: CA Supreme Court

The Judicial Council of California

April 15, 2019

Video Series: Council members explain what the Judicial Council does and why it exists.

Categories: Judicial Council

Supreme Court Committee Seeks Public Comment on Draft Judicial Ethics Advisory Opinion

April 15, 2019

A California Supreme Court ethics committee invites public comment on a draft opinion which advises that a judge generally cannot use the court’s case management system to search for information on a party, attorney, or facts relevant to the case before the judge.

Supreme Court Committee Issues Advice About Appellate Disqualification to a Former Trial Court Judge

April 11, 2019

A state Supreme Court committee today posted a summary of oral advice given to an appellate justice about disqualification for prior assignment as a coordination judge in a matter now on appeal before the justice.

Court of Appeal Announces Destruction of Old Court Records

April 02, 2019

The Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, has announced its intention to destroy the following civil and criminal records pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.1028(d).

Family Wellness Court Brings Healing to Tribal Families

April 02, 2019

State and tribal courts in Humboldt and Del Norte team up to break the cycle of addiction for parents in tribal communities.

Statewide Investment in Self-Help Centers Leads to Expansion in Bay Area

March 25, 2019

Statewide investment in self-help services has helped Alameda Superior Court open a second center.

Categories: CA Superior Courts

Court of Appeal to Hold Education Program for High School Students

March 20, 2019

Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, will hear oral argument at Red Bluff High School.

California Chief Justice Delivers 2019 State of the Judiciary Address

March 19, 2019

Chief Justice says civil rights work remains unfinished; current challenges of income inequality, pretrial reform, and equal access require innovation and a human touch from a more representative judiciary.

Categories: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Access 3D

2011–2019: The Judicial Branch Under the Leadership of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

March 18, 2019

As the Chief Justice prepares to address the Legislature on the 2019 State of the Judiciary, a look back at some key judicial branch milestones.

Categories: Access 3D, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Judicial Council

Report: Video Remote Interpreting Effective for Court Users with Limited English Skills

March 15, 2019

At its March 15 business meeting, the Judicial Council approved recommendations for updating guidelines for video remote interpreting (VRI) and voted to have its staff coordinate a new VRI program for the judicial branch.

Categories: Access 3D, Judicial Council

Supreme Court Committee Issues Opinion to Judges on Disclosing Campaign Contributions

March 14, 2019

A state Supreme Court committee today issued a formal opinion that guides trial court judges on campaign contributions and other campaign assistance they should disclose.

Outreach Plus at the Indio High School

March 08, 2019

Court of Appeal Fourth Appellate District will conduct an outreach program at Indio High School.

Court of Appeal to Hold Education Program for High School Students

March 05, 2019

The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Two, will host its educational outreach program, “Appellate Court Experience” (ACE).