Judicial Council Announces 2019 Distinguished Service Awards

October 10, 2019

The Judicial Council of California today announced this year’s recipients of its Distinguished Service Award, the highest honors given by the state court system’s governing body.

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

A Year in Review: the California Supreme Court

October 07, 2019

A look back at highlights of the court's 2018-2019 year.

Categories: CA Supreme Court

Restorative Justice Programs Offer Veterans a New Mission

October 04, 2019

Veterans surrender to a personal mission thanks to a growing number of Veterans Courts.

Categories: Access 3D, CA Superior Courts

In this Fresno Courtroom, A Safe Haven

September 30, 2019

Seeded with more than $500,000 in grant money from the Judicial Council, the Fresno court is one of 50 programs funded through the Court Innovations Grant Program.

Categories: CA Superior Courts, Judicial Council, Criminal Justice Reform

Committee to Consider New Priority List for Courthouse Construction Projects

September 27, 2019

The committee will also consider adjustments made to the scoring process and criteria considered.

Categories: Facilities

Council Approves New Formula for Ranking Judicial Need

September 24, 2019

The formula forms the basis of the Judicial Needs Assessment, which estimates California needs an additional 173 judges.

Categories: Judicial Council, CA Superior Courts

2020 California Courts Calendar

September 18, 2019

Keep track of Supreme Court oral arguments, Judicial Council meeting dates, and court holidays in 2020.

Council to Consider New Formula for Ranking Judicial Need

September 17, 2019

At its September 24 business meeting, the Judicial Council will consider proposed revisions to the formula to determine judicial workloads around the state, updated to capture changes in law and practice.

Categories: Judicial Council

Supreme Court Appoints Members to Committee of Bar Examiners

September 06, 2019

The Supreme Court of California on Friday announced three appointments to the State Bar of California’s Committee of Bar Examiners.

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Supreme Court makes 2019 appointments to State Bar Board of Trustees

September 03, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO—The Supreme Court of California announced the reappointment of Attorney Mark A. Broughton and the appointment of Attorney Sean M. SeLegue to four-year terms, and the appointment of Attorney Alan K. Steinbrecher to a one-year term, on the State Bar Board of Trustees. The court also appointed Mr. Steinbrecher as chair and Mr. SeLegue as vice chair of the Board of Trustees for one year terms.

Categories: CA Supreme Court

California Supreme Court Hires Retired Appellate Justice to Lead Bar Exam Investigation

August 28, 2019

The Supreme Court of California on Wednesday announced it has hired retired Presiding Justice Arthur G. Scotland to spearhead an independent investigation into the partial disclosure related to the July Bar exam.

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California Courthouse Construction, Explained

August 26, 2019

Find out who replaces outdated court facilities in California, what new courthouses are on the way, and how future projects are being prioritized.

Preliminary Report Updates Priority List for New Courthouse Construction Projects

August 26, 2019

At its meeting this week, a council advisory committee will receive a draft report with an updated priority list for new courthouse construction projects statewide.

Supreme Court Committee Issues Advice About Serving as a Rotary Officer

August 15, 2019

A state Supreme Court committee today posted a summary of oral advice given to a retired judge asked to serve as a youth protection officer for the Rotary Club.

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Video: Justice Judith McConnell Among Recipients of the 2019 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards

August 13, 2019

The ABA Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award, established in 1991, honors outstanding women lawyers who have achieved professional excellence in their area of specialty and have paved the way for others. It is sponsored by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession.

Categories: CA Courts of Appeal