Chief Justice Issues Statement on Immigration Enforcement at Courthouses

June 21, 2019

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye says threat of mass arrests "could have a profound effect on access to justice in our state."

Categories: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Access 3D, CA Superior Courts

Lessons from the Old Courthouse in El Centro

June 17, 2019

In a commentary, Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar reflects on growing up in the Imperial Valley and progress achieved through the Keeping Kids in School and Out of Court Initiative.

Categories: CA Supreme Court, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Access 3D

Record Breaking Year for Civic Learning Awards

June 11, 2019

A record 92 public schools throughout California were recognized by the Civic Learning Awards. Now in it's seventh year, the awards recognize public schools for their civic education achievements.

Categories: Civics/Power of Democracy

Wise Words from California Supreme Court Justices to the Class of 2019

May 30, 2019

Two justices of the California Supreme Court addressed hundreds of California's newest law school graduates this commencement season. Here's some of the advice they shared.

Categories: CA Supreme Court

Council Hears How Increase in Funding Helped Courts Expand Services for the Public

May 17, 2019

The Judicial Council received a report on how the state’s trial courts used additional funding included in this fiscal year’s judicial branch budget to expand hours, reopen closed locations, and invest in new technology to increase access to justice for the public.

Categories: Judicial Council, CA Superior Courts

Self-Help Resources Expand to Courts of Appeal

May 14, 2019

Self-represented litigants who seek help with appealing their case now have access to a new online resource center.

Categories: CA Courts of Appeal, Access 3D

California Courts Appreciate Jurors

May 13, 2019

Juror Appreciation Week is one way the courts thank citizens for helping make the justice system work. See ways California courts aim to make the civic right and obligation of jury service more convenient.

Report to Judicial Council Shows Expansion of Self-Help Services by Local Courts

May 10, 2019

At its May 17 business meeting, the council will receive a report on how the state’s trial courts are using new branch funding provided in the 2018 state budget to increase access and improve court efficiency for the public.

Categories: Judicial Council, Access 3D

May Budget Revise Statement from Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

May 09, 2019

A statement from California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on the revised budget proposal for the judicial branch.

Categories: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Access 3D, CA Superior Courts

Chief Justice Visits Monterey Superior Court

May 07, 2019

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and Administrative Director Martin Hoshino met with court leadership and staff from Monterey Superior Court to learn how the court is improving access to justice for county residents.

Categories: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, CA Superior Courts

Chief Justice Appoints New Members to Judicial Council

May 02, 2019

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye made new appointments to the Judicial Council, the policymaking body of the California courts.

Categories: Judicial Council

Supreme Court Makes Appointment to Commission on Judicial Performance

May 01, 2019

The California Supreme Court has appointed Los Angeles County Judge Lisa B. Lench to the Commission on Judicial Performance.

Categories: CA Supreme Court

Supreme Court Appoints Members to Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions

May 01, 2019

The California Supreme Court announced the reappointment of two current members and the appointment of a new member to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions.

Categories: CA Supreme Court

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