News Releases

In Memoriam: Associate Justice Joan K. Irion

June 22, 2026

Associate Justice Joan K. Irion of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026

Courts of Appeal
Chief Justice Appoints 8 New Judicial Council Members

June 18, 2026

Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible

Judicial Council
California Supreme Court Directs State Bar to Collect Public Comment on a Proposed Community Justice Worker Program

June 18, 2026

Proposal would allow non-attorneys to provide limited legal aid assistance under the supervision of qualified legal aid organizations; court separately approves a new rule governing the court’s judicial ethics advisory committee

Supreme Court
Invitation to Comment: Appointing the Spouse of a Judicial Colleague as Minor’s Counsel

June 17, 2026

Deadline to comment is Aug. 3.