A new video from California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by recognizing jurors for their integral role in our justice system

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on the judicial branch budget for fiscal year 2026-27.

VIDEO: On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, justices of the California Supreme Court reflect on the importance of justice and the rule of law as embodied in the United States and California constitutions.

Updates will help minimize gender bias and create a more welcoming environment for jurors that don’t identify with the traditional gender binary

Associate Justice Joan K. Irion of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026

Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible

Proposal would allow non-attorneys to provide limited legal aid assistance under the supervision of qualified legal aid organizations; court separately approves a new rule governing the court’s judicial ethics advisory committee

Deadline to comment is Aug. 3.

Devoted public servant helped shape 40 years of California jurisprudence

Former California Chief Justice shares his thoughts on the successes and challenges of his tenure as part of the 100-year history of the council