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Presiding Justice Kathleen E. O’Leary to retire from the Fourth Appellate District, Division Three

July 15, 2025

Presiding Justice Kathleen E. O’Leary of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three will retire after nearly 44 years of service.

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Presiding Justice Kathleen E. O’Leary in judicial attire in front of Seal of the State of California, leaning on brown chair.

Judicial Council to Consider Court Funding Proposals

July 11, 2025

Will also consider reports related to court technology, construction, generative AI, language access, and jury service

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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero Issues Statement on Judicial Branch Budget

July 1, 2025

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on the judicial branch budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero stands at a podium to speak, Judicial Council of California seal behind her, she is flanked by the American flag and the California state flag.

Commission Confirms Appointments to Appellate Court in Los Angeles

June 24, 2025

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced that the commission today confirmed three appointments to California's Courts of Appeal in Los Angeles.

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Photo composite of June 24 COJA nominees