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News Release - May 5, 2025

Chief Justice, Judicial Council Honor Public Servants of California's Judicial Branch

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the Judicial Council of California honor the 20,000 public servants of California's judicial branch during Public Service Recognition Week.

Supreme Court

Chief Justice

News Release - April 25, 2025

Judicial Council Approves Updated Workload Model that Determines Court Staffing Needs

Also hears about improvements to jury service, approves a new court technology plan, and supports strategies for ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs

News Release - December 6, 2024

Local Courts and Bar Associations to Host California Bar Admission Ceremony on Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Individuals who recently passed the California Bar Exam will take the Oath of Office to become licensed California attorneys.

News Release - November 8, 2024

Judicial Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

Will also consider revisions to adoption forms and plain-language oaths for jurors

California Courthouse Construction Projects

News Release - September 20, 2024

California Improving Courthouse Sustainability

New standards approved last year target a 12% increase in water conservation and a 15% increase in energy efficiency for its future new courthouse projects

News Release - August 7, 2024

California Chief Justice to Dedicate New Riverside County Courthouse in Menifee: August 23

New courthouse addresses overcrowding, security, and accessibility issues while improving efficiency by consolidating services

Chief Justice

photo of the front of the Menifee Justice Center

News Release - July 12, 2024

Judicial Council Allocates Funding to Trial Courts With $97 Million Required Cut

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

News Release - July 5, 2024

Judicial Council to Take Action on $97 Million Required Cut to Trial Courts

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

News Release - June 28, 2024

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero Issues Statement on Judicial Branch Budget

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on the judicial branch budget for 2024-25.

Chief Justice

Courts of Appeal

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero stands at a podium to speak, Judicial Council of California seal behind her, she is flanked by the American flag and the California state flag.

News Release - May 17, 2024

Chief Justice Creates Task Force on Use of Generative AI in the California Courts

Work must focus on preserving public trust and confidence in the judicial process, along with accountability, transparency, and privacy for the public

News Release - May 10, 2024

Judicial Council to Get Update on Generative AI and Potential Impact on California Courts

Will also hear recommendations for the Chief Justice on next steps for the judicial branch