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.

Judicial Council members seated in chairs and standing for official photo on wood stage — 2019-2020 Judicial Council of California

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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Technology
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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Technology
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.

COVID-19

Judicial Council

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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Judicial Council
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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Judicial Council, Chief Justice End Some Emergency Measures as California and Courts Expand Reopening

June 10, 2020

The Judicial Council voted to end the COVID-19 emergency bail schedule, as California begins a phased re-opening and courts restore services shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye

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Judicial Council, Chief Justice Consider Ending Some Emergency Measures as California and Courts Expand Reopening

June 8, 2020

The Judicial Council of California will consider ending three temporary emergency rules governing evictions, judicial foreclosures and an emergency bail schedule, as California begins a phased re-opening and courts restore services shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19

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Chief Justice

Access
Council Working Group Releases Pandemic Recovery Resource Guide for Courts

June 3, 2020

Guide addresses more than 200 questions and topics related to facilities, personnel, jury management, case management and processing, and communications.

Superior Courts

Judicial Council

COVID-19
2019 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

December 20, 2019

The Judicial Council of California marked another successful year in its advocacy and support for programs and funding that ensure equal access to justice for all Californians.

Access 3D

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Superior Courts
2019 Court Adoption and Permanency Month

November 18, 2019

For the 20th consecutive year, events throughout the state will put an emphasis on finalizing forever homes.

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Children and Families

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