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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2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California
December 12, 2023 -
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Chief Justice Issues Statement on Passing of Phil Isenberg
October 27, 2023 -
2023 Civic Learning Award of Excellence
October 24, 2023 -
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Commission Confirms Appointment to Court of Appeal
September 26, 2023 -
Year in Review: California Supreme Court
September 25, 2023 -
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California Chief Justice Leads Constitution Month Celebrations
August 30, 2023