On Friday, for the first time, the Supreme Court and all other state courts will be closed for Native American Day.

The California Supreme Court transferred 136 cases between appellate courts last month. None involved the beleaguered 3rd District Court of Appeal.

The council at its Sept. 20 meeting distributed $12.5 million from this year’s state budget to continue modernizing trial court operations, improving online and remote services, and increasing access to justice for the public.

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Tuesday honored Judicial Council Administrative Director Martin Hoshino with the Award for Exemplary Service and Leadership, which honors an individual or organization for outstanding service to the judicial branch.