Data show steady increase over the last 19 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color

The awards are co-sponsored by California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

The California Supreme Court has appointed two new members to the Commission on Judicial Performance, an independent state agency responsible for investigating complaints of judicial misconduct or incapacity and for disciplining judges.

Also gets reports on effective caseflow management, new courthouse lactation spaces, and court interpreter certification and funding