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

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye Comments on Governor Newsom's Executive Order on Judicial Council Emergency Authority

March 27, 2020

I understand and appreciate the Governor’s order to use the authority of my office to protect the public and to ensure that access to justice is available to all.

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye

Judicial Council

COVID-19

Chief Justice
Judicial Council to Hold Special Meeting Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

March 26, 2020

Emergency meeting of court and branch leaders from around the state will focus on measures to ensure California courts can meet stringent health directives while also providing due process and access to justice.

Judicial Council

COVID-19
COVID-19 Action: Chief Justice Cancels March Judicial Council Meeting

March 22, 2020

In her role as chair of the Judicial Council of California, Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye has cancelled the Judicial Council meeting scheduled for March 24, citing the need for Judicial Council members to attend to essential work in their trial and appellate courts.

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye

Judicial Council

COVID-19

Chief Justice
Innovation in a Click (or Tap)

February 24, 2020

Court of Appeal in Fresno spearheads projects to modernize and expand access to justice for Californians appealing their cases.

Innovations and Research

Courts of Appeal

Judicial Council

Court Innovation Grant

Fifth Appellate District

Technology

Ming Chin
Report Finding: Collaborative Court and Pretrial Programs Work

January 17, 2020

At its January 17 meeting, the council received a final report on a three-year grant supporting 39 collaborative court and pretrial programs that tracked retention, recidivism, and failure to appear rates for participating defendants.

Judicial Council

Criminal Justice Reform

Innovations and Research
Report Supports Case for Collaborative Courts and Pretrial Programs

January 10, 2020

At its Jan. 17 meeting, the Judicial Council will receive a final report on a three-year grant for 39 collaborative courts and pretrial programs that tracked retention, recidivism, and failure to appear rates for participating defendants.

Judicial Council
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

Judicial Council

Superior Courts
California Courts Finalize More than 400 Adoptions Statewide

December 3, 2019

In counties across the state, kids leave the courthouse with brand new beginnings.

Superior Courts

Judicial Council

Children and Families

Dependency
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.

Judicial Council

Children and Families

Superior Courts
Council Approves Priority List for New Courthouse Construction

November 14, 2019

At its Nov. 14 meeting, the council also adjusted the scoring process and criteria used to create the priority list.

Judicial Council

Facilities