News Releases

In Memoriam: Longtime Judicial Council Administrative Director William C. Vickrey

February 7, 2023

Vickrey led the council’s staff agency for nearly 20 years and served three California chief justices.

Judicial Council
Chief Justice Names New Chief Supervising Attorney, Assistant Chief Supervising Attorney

January 27, 2023

Kyle Graham succeeds Jake Dear, who held the top role since 2007 and served the California Supreme Court for 40 years

Chief Justice

Supreme Court
Supreme Court Makes Appointments to State Bar Board of Trustees

January 26, 2023

The Supreme Court of California has appointed two attorney members to the State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees.

Supreme Court
Ethics Committee Adopts Opinion about Disqualification for Prior Judicial Involvement in Criminal Trial Proceedings

January 20, 2023

Following public comment, final opinion provides guidance for judges issuing bench warrants or presiding over change of plea hearings