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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Commission Confirms Appointment to Court of Appeal in Santa Ana
October 11, 2022 -
California Courts to Honor California Native American Day
September 22, 2022 -
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Commission Confirms Appointment to Court of Appeal
August 10, 2022 -
Commission to Consider Appellate Court Appointments
July 6, 2022 -
What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget
June 28, 2022 -
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Commission Confirms Appointment to Court of Appeal
June 16, 2022