News Releases

Commission Confirms Appointment to Third District Court of Appeal

February 14, 2023

Judge Shama Hakim Mesiwala was unanimously confirmed as an associate justice of the Third District Court of Appeal in Sacramento.

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For Public Comment: Presiding Judge Communications

February 7, 2023

Deadline for public comment is March 23.
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

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Supreme Court