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News Release - January 20, 2023

First Appellate District Announces Destruction of Court Records

The Court of Appeal, First Appellate District (San Francisco), has announced its intention to destroy civil records, case names and numbers listed on the attached documents, pursuant to Rule 10.1028(d)(1) of the California Rules of Court.

First Appellate District

News Release - January 13, 2023

Commission Confirms Appointment to Sixth District Court of Appeal

Daniel Bromberg was unanimously confirmed as an associate justice of the Sixth District Court of Appeal in San Jose. It was the first Commission on Judicial Appointments hearing chaired by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero.

Sixth Appellate District

Commission On Judicial Appointments

Justice Daniel Bromberg in formal attire at COJA hearing

News Release - January 6, 2023

Fourth Appellate District Announces New Clerk/Executive Officer

Brandon L. Henson was appointed as clerk/executive officer of the Fourth District Court of Appeal starting April 1.

Fourth Appellate District

News Release - January 4, 2023

Commission to Consider Appointment to Third District Court of Appeal

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a public hearing on Feb. 14 starting at 2 p.m., which will be livestreamed via the California Courts Newsroom.

Third Appellate District

Sacramento

News Release - January 3, 2023

Clerk/Executive Officer of the Fourth Appellate District Announces Retirement

Kevin J. Lane served for the past decade as the top administrative official for the Fourth District Court of Appeal, which encompasses seven counties: San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, Inyo, San Bernardino, Santa Ana and Orange County.

Fourth Appellate District

News Release - December 27, 2022

Judge Roger Chan Named 2022 Wilmont Sweeney Juvenile Court Judge of the Year

Judge Chan credits his experience as a public defender, coupled with his cultural background, for his ability to be the judge he is today.

California Judges Association

San Francisco

News Release - December 12, 2022

Report: Third Appellate District Eliminated Excessive Delays, Problems Not Found in Other Appellate Districts

Workgroup also found that appellate courts statewide have reduced case backlogs by nearly 50% over the past five years

Third Appellate District

Courts of Appeal

News Release - December 5, 2022

Commission to Consider Appointment to Sixth District Court of Appeal

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a public hearing on Jan. 13 starting at 11 a.m. to consider the appointment of Daniel Bromberg to the Sixth District Court of Appeal in San Jose.

Sixth Appellate District

News Release - December 2, 2022

Recommendations for Conducting Remote Proceedings in Civil Cases

Feedback collected for a companion report on the use of remote technology in trial court civil actions was overwhelmingly positive

Judicial Council

Meeting information

News Release - November 30, 2022

Commission Confirms Appellate Court Appointments

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced that the commission today confirmed three appointments to the California Courts of Appeal in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

First Appellate District

Second Appellate District