Appellate Justice George Nicholson Announces Retirement

October 11, 2017

Court of Appeal Associate Justice George Nicholson, of the Third Appellate District, announced his retirement effective today after 30 years on the bench.

Categories: CA Courts of Appeal

Council Approves Transfer of Vacant Judgeships to Courts Most in Need

September 15, 2017

Now that the vacancies have been approved for transfer, the Governor will be able to appoint new judges into those positions.

Categories: Judicial Council

46 Years and Counting: Judge Morton Rochman

June 23, 2017

Meet the longest-serving trial court judge in California—Judge Morton Rochman, 85.

Categories: CA Superior Courts, Children and Families

Judicial Appointments Announced

December 28, 2016

Governor Brown makes appointments to superior and appellate courts to fill vacancies.

Categories: CA Superior Courts, CA Courts of Appeal

Council Approves 2015 Legislative Priorities

December 12, 2014

SAN FRANCISCO—At its public meeting on December 12, the Judicial Council approved recommendations from its Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee to advocate for new investment in the justice system, more judgeships for communities most in need, and...

Categories: Judicial Council