Kevin J. Lane served for the past decade as the top administrative official for the Fourth District Court of Appeal, which encompasses seven counties: San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, Inyo, San Bernardino, Santa Ana and Orange County.

Justice Kelli Evans also sworn in as an associate justice of the California Supreme Court

On January 3, 2023, Justice Patricia Guerrero assumed the lead role on the California Supreme Court and the Judicial Council of California.

Judge Chan credits his experience as a public defender, coupled with his cultural background, for his ability to be the judge he is today.

Court also directs State Bar to reopen part of the program to new applicants, with a Dec. 31, 2023 deadline.

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.

The Judicial Council of California honored five recipients of its 2022 Distinguished Service Award, and a recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award.

Keep track of Supreme Court oral arguments, Judicial Council meeting dates, and court holidays in 2023.

Workgroup also found that appellate courts statewide have reduced case backlogs by nearly 50% over the past five years

California Supreme Court justices honored Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye at the end of Wednesday's oral argument session—her last before her term ends Jan. 2.