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Judicial Council to Consider Ending Remaining Emergency Rules

March 4, 2022

Proposed action follows the Chief Justice's rescission of four other pandemic-related measures

Chief Justice Issues Statement on Governor's Proposal on Homelessness, Mental Health

March 3, 2022

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Thursday issued a statement in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's announcement of a new framework to care for Californians struggling with severe behavioral health challenges and homelessness.

California Chief Justice Rescinds Temporary Emergency Measures

March 3, 2022

Four emergency measures will be rescinded effective April 30, governing extensions of time for preliminary hearings and civil trials, the use of technology, and fast-tracking local court rules.

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Survey Results: California Bench Growing More Diverse

March 1, 2022

Data show steady increase over the last 16 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color

Chart showing demographics of California justices and judges over the last 16 years

Commission on Judicial Appointments to Consider Appointment of Justice Patricia Guerrero to the California Supreme Court

February 18, 2022

Public hearing on March 22 will be broadcast live from the California Courts Newsroom.

Justice Patricia Guerrero Nominated to California Supreme Court

February 15, 2022

From the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom—Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced his nomination of Fourth District Court of Appeal Justice Patricia Guerrero to serve as an Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. A widely respected jurist with extensive experience as an appellate justice, trial court judge, partner at a major law firm and Assistant U.S.

Judicial Council Supports Juneteenth Legislation

February 10, 2022

The Judicial Council’s Legislation Committee on Thursday voted to support a bill to make Juneteenth a California state holiday, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

California Courthouse Sustainability

February 9, 2022

The courts maintain a vast amount of real estate in California and are in a position to play a significant role in achieving climate controls and sustainability.

Rendering of new El Centro Courthouse in Imperial County

Ethics Committee Issues Advice about Disqualification When a Judge’s Spouse May be a Trial Witness

February 2, 2022

Supreme Court ethics committee issues guidance for judges about the timing of disqualification when a judge’s spouse may be called as a witness at trial.

Council Approves Legislative Priorities for the Courts

January 21, 2022

Legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform