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News Release - July 29, 2024

California Supreme Court Sets 2025 Oral Argument Calendar

The court will continue its practice of hearing oral argument in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles and hosting a special student outreach session each October.
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News Release - January 19, 2024

California Courts Report Successful Start to CARE Act

Courts received more than 220 CARE Act petitions since the program launched in October; Judicial Council also hears reports on remote appearances, a new racial justice toolkit, and a program providing free legal services in high-stakes civil cases
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News Release - January 16, 2024

Judicial Council to Get Update on CARE Act Programs

Will also receive report on how remote appearances in civil cases are popular with court users and staff
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News Release - September 1, 2023

California Supreme Court Sets 2024 Oral Argument Calendar

The court will resume its practice of hearing oral argument in courtrooms around the state and hosting a special outreach session each October.
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News Release - August 30, 2023

California Chief Justice Leads Constitution Month Celebrations

For the first time, California's civic education community hosts a monthlong celebration of the U.S. Constitution.
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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.
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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.
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News Release - November 29, 2022

Martin Hoshino to Retire as Judicial Council Administrative Director

Hoshino will retire on Dec. 31 after eight years leading the council's staff organization.
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News Release - November 2, 2022

Chief Justice Expands Temporary Assigned Judges Program for Civil Mediation

A new program beginning in spring 2023 will make retired judges available to serve as mediators in civil cases.
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News Release - October 7, 2022

Colette Bruggman Named Clerk/Executive Officer of Sacramento’s Third Appellate District

SACRAMENTO—Acting Administrative Presiding Justice Ronald Robie today announced the appointment of Colette Bruggman as clerk/executive officer of the Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

Bruggman, currently the court’s assistant clerk/executive officer, will succeed Andrea Wallin-Rohmann, who will retire after serving in the position for more than six years.

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News Release - September 20, 2022

Chief Justice Honors Martin Hoshino with Award for Exemplary Service and Leadership

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Tuesday honored Judicial Council Administrative Director Martin Hoshino with the Chief Justice Award for Exemplary Service and Leadership, which honors an individual or organization for outstanding service to the judicial branch.
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News Release - August 29, 2022

Supreme Court Publishes 2023 Oral Argument Calendar

The Supreme Court of California has published its Oral Argument Calendar for next year, which also includes the court's weekly conferences and court holidays.
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