News & Features

A primer on how appellate justices are nominated and become part of the voter process

Highlights and key statistics from the 2025–2026 court year

Due to unforeseen circumstances, oral argument on Wednesday will be moved to San Francisco.

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public remote hearings on Oct. 9 to consider three appointments to California’s Courts of Appeal in Los Angeles and Santa Ana.

The Supreme Court of California today announced its appointments to these entities.

A total of twenty-six schools received awards this year, highlighting exceptional civic education programs across the state.

Since 2006, state appellate court justices tell career stories in extensive recorded interviews.

Joyce L. Kennard, whose perseverance and professional excellence propelled her to become one of the longest-serving justices in the history of the California Supreme Court, has passed away. She was 85.

The California Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Redding on Oct. 7, continuing its tradition of holding annual outreach sessions in locations across the state.

Associate Justice Maurice Sanchez of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Three, will retire on October 2, 2026.