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Supreme Court of California

The Supreme Court of California is the state's highest court. Its decisions are binding on all other California state courts.

The California Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice of California and six Associate Justices, each appointed or nominated by the Governor.

The court conducts regular sessions in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sacramento; it may also hold special sessions elsewhere. In its most recent year, the California Supreme Court received nearly 8,000 filings and issued 85 written opinions.

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Supreme Court Issues Statement Regarding Partial Disclosure of July Bar Exam

July 29, 2019 | News Release

The Supreme Court of California released this statement following the State Bar's notification of disclosure of part of the July California Bar Examination.

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Supreme Court Committee Issues Advice on Accepting Gifts and Honors for Inn of Court Service

July 02, 2019 | News Release

A state Supreme Court committee today posted a summary of oral advice given to a judge who is retiring from decades of service on an Inn of Court executive committee.

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Lessons from the Old Courthouse in El Centro

June 17, 2019 | Feature

In a commentary, Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar reflects on growing up in the Imperial Valley and progress achieved through the Keeping Kids in School and Out of Court Initiative.

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Wise Words from California Supreme Court Justices to the Class of 2019

May 30, 2019 | Feature

Two justices of the California Supreme Court addressed hundreds of California's newest law school graduates this commencement season. Here's some of the advice they shared.

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Supreme Court Makes Appointment to Commission on Judicial Performance

May 01, 2019 | News Release

The California Supreme Court has appointed Los Angeles County Judge Lisa B. Lench to the Commission on Judicial Performance.

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Supreme Court Appoints Members to Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions

May 01, 2019 | News Release

The California Supreme Court announced the reappointment of two current members and the appointment of a new member to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions.

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California Judicial Center Library Celebrates 150th Anniversary

April 17, 2019 | Feature

The California Judicial Center Library (CJCL) is nationally recognized for its collections. Today, transitions to digital services are preparing the Library for the next century.

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California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin H. Liu Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 17, 2019 | News Release

Founded in 1780, the academy is one of the nation’s most prestigious honor societies that recognizes global leaders across diverse fields who are addressing societal challenges and advancing the public good.

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Supreme Court Committee Issues Advice About Judicial Service on Civil Liberties Program Advisory Panel

February 14, 2019 | News Release

A state Supreme Court committee this month posted a summary of oral advice given to an appellate justice about serving on the advisory panel of a civil liberties program for the California State Library.

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