Judicial Council

Judicial Council of California

Under the leadership of the Chief Justice and in accordance with the California Constitution, the council is responsible for ensuring the consistent, independent, impartial, and accessible administration of justice. Judicial Council staff implements the council’s policies.

Adoption Proceedings Increase During Pandemic

November 23, 2021

Recent investments in technology and innovations in hybrid court design help connect more forever families.

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Council Receives Strategies for Helping Court Users at Risk of Becoming Homeless

November 19, 2021

Also approved revision to standard promoting an environment free of bias in court proceedings and declared November to be Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye

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Judicial Council Approves Data Analytics Strategy on Use of Branch Data and Information

May 21, 2021

Goal is to expand vital public services with better-informed decision-making

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Judicial Council to Hear Plan to Expand Digital Court

March 5, 2021

Will receive reports on addressing defendants with mental health issues, how state youth facility closures will affect local courts

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Judicial Council Offers New Resource on Evictions for Tenants and Landlords

October 9, 2020

The new webpage includes information about recent state legislation and the federal eviction moratorium, checklists for tenants and landlords.

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Judicial Council Approves $25 Million for Court Technology Projects

September 25, 2020

The proposal from the council’s Technology Committee included 13 major areas of investment to receive budget funds allocated to modernize court operations.

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Judicial Council Considers Funding for Court Technology Projects

September 21, 2020

At its Sept. 25 meeting, the council will consider funding for technology initiatives, a report on remote appearances, a new requirement for anti-bias training, and more.

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Temporary Emergency Rules on Evictions, Foreclosures Set to End Sept. 1

August 13, 2020

The Judicial Council voted to end two temporary emergency rules governing evictions and judicial foreclosures, to stay in effect through midnight Sept. 1.

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Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye
Video: Colleagues Salute Retiring California Supreme Court Justice Ming Chin

July 28, 2020

Fellow California Supreme Court justices paid tribute to Justice Chin before his last oral argument, which was held by videoconference.

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What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

June 30, 2020

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.

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