Chief justice
Patricia Guerrero
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, California's 29th chief justice, was sworn into office January 2, 2023. She is the first Latina and the third woman to serve as the state’s chief justice.
The Chief Justice leads the state's third branch of government, the judicial branch. In addition to her role on the California Supreme Court, her constitutional duties include chairing both the Judicial Council and the Commission on Judicial Appointments.
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Judicial Council Presents 2019 Awards of Distinction and Service
October 10, 2019 -
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5 Things to Know about the Judicial Branch Budget
June 28, 2019 -
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Lessons from the Old Courthouse in El Centro
June 17, 2019 -
Record Breaking Year for Civic Learning Awards
June 11, 2019 -
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Chief Justice Visits Monterey Superior Court
May 7, 2019 -
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