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Hundreds of new state laws will take effect in the new year. Here are a few worth noting.

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

Keep track of court holidays, council meetings, and Supreme Court oral argument dates by downloading the 2025 calendar

State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council

Council will also get an overview of emerging area of environmental law and climate change and how the state’s judges are preparing.

More than 1,100 applications have been received for the pilot program that seeks to increase the number of court interpreter employees to serve California’s 6.8 million limited-English-proficient residents

State budget also contains a commensurate reduction of 7.95% to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Judicial Council

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.

New video for jurors aligns with Council's strategic plan to promote education on unconscious bias.

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 8–12, one way California courts thank citizens for making the justice system work. Learn about initiatives to improve the jury system in California.

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