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

December 03, 2018

The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions invites public comment on a draft opinion about a trial court judge’s duty to disclose campaign contributions and other types of campaign assistance.

Council Adopts New Rules on Appointed Counsel in Death Penalty Review Cases

November 30, 2018

The Judicial Council at its November 29–30 meeting approved changes to rules of court that govern appointed counsel in death penalty appeals and habeas corpus proceedings.

Categories: Judicial Council

California Courts Complete 19th Annual Court Adoption and Permanency Month

November 30, 2018

Hundreds of children awaiting adoption got their day in court and their forever families during the month of November.

Categories: Children and Families, Judicial Council, CA Superior Courts

Neil Gupta Appointed Principal Attorney to the Chief Justice

November 28, 2018

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye announced the appointment of Neil Gupta as principal attorney to the Chief Justice.

Categories: CA Supreme Court, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye

Commission on Judicial Appointments to Consider Six Appointments to Courts of Appeal

November 27, 2018

Public hearings will be held Dec. 21 to consider six appellate justices and an associate justice to the Supreme Court of California.

Categories: CA Supreme Court, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, CA Courts of Appeal

Commission Confirms Five Appointments to Courts of Appeal

November 26, 2018

Appointments were confirmed to the First, Third and Fourth Appellate Districts.

Categories: CA Courts of Appeal, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye

Fourth Appellate District Holds Special Session for San Diego High School Students

November 26, 2018

The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One will hold a special oral argument session as part of its educational outreach program on Dec. 3.

Commission on Judicial Appointments to Consider Appointment of Mr. Joshua Groban to the Supreme Court of California

November 21, 2018

Governor names appointment to the state Supreme Court. Confirmation hearings scheduled for live broadcast on Dec 21 at 11:15 a.m.

Categories: CA Supreme Court

Did You Know?

November 15, 2018

Los Angeles County's effort to clear a backlog of children awaiting adoption more than 20 years ago is an annual event and started a national movement.

Categories: CA Superior Courts, Children and Families

Court Removes Legal Barriers to Help the Homeless

November 09, 2018

Nearly 30 years ago, the nation's first homeless court held a special session at Stand Down to help homeless veterans restore their lives. Now, the program has expanded nationwide to assist the general homeless population.

Categories: CA Superior Courts, Innovations and Research