Superior court partners with the county public defender on remote hearings and other services for litigants without need for courthouse visit

At its April 25 business meeting, the council will also get reports on court technology plans, jury service, and ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs.

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin H. Liu will be inducted into the American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) this fall, in recognition of his contributions to social science, public policy, and public discourse.

Nancy Black helped guide the work of the Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions, an independent committee established by the California Supreme Court that advised judges on a range of modern ethical issues.

Survey results show more than 90% of participants in remote proceedings have a positive experience

"Justice Joseph R. Grodin was a brilliant jurist whose contributions to California’s legal system—as a labor lawyer, Supreme Court justice, and professor—continue to resonate," said Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero.

The Young Women’s Power Lunch, hosted by the Santa Clara Superior Court Outreach Committee, celebrates another successful year with more than 100 in attendance, including middle and high school students and volunteer mentors.

The California Supreme Court has named Erin Rosenberg as the new director of its Civil Central Staff, effective May 5.

Los Angeles - The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, hereby announces its intention to destroy the following civil records pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.1028(d)(1).

Records to be destroyed: All civil cases with a disposition date prior to January 1, 2015

Delivered at the state capitol building in Sacramento, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero stressed the judicial branch’s commitment to public service and access to justice for all Californians. See the full transcript, video, and photos from her address.