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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

Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

January 14, 2022

This year’s recommended legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform.

On the Job Training

January 13, 2022

Judicial Fellows share their experience working with the "finest judiciary in the world."

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

January 10, 2022

"I welcome the Governor’s continuing commitment to sustainable funding in his budget proposal for the judicial branch. He clearly recognizes how important equal access to justice is for all Californians," the Chief Justice said.

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye budget proposal

Santa Clara Judge to Lead New Statewide Juvenile Justice Effort

January 7, 2022

Santa Clara County Judge Katherine Lucero will head a new Office of Community and Youth Restoration, part of California's overhaul of its juvenile justice system.

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Commission Confirms Appointments to Courts of Appeal

January 6, 2022

Reports on the nominees can be found here. The webcast of these confirmation hearings will be posted to the California Courts YouTube channel shortly.

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Ethics Committee Issues Disqualification Advice to Judges in Mentor Program

January 4, 2022

Supreme Court ethics committee issues expedited guidance for judges in the California Judicial Mentor Program about disqualifying from cases involving mentees.

2021 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

December 20, 2021

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to challenge the state’s ability to ensure access to justice for the citizens of California. But like the previous year, California’s Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and the Judicial Council supported the courts as they remained flexible and innovative to ensure the justice system was open and vital services remained accessible to the public.

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