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News Release - July 15, 2025

Presiding Justice Kathleen E. O’Leary to retire from the Fourth Appellate District, Division Three

Presiding Justice Kathleen E. O’Leary of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three will retire after nearly 44 years of service.
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News Release - July 11, 2025

Judicial Council to Consider Court Funding Proposals

Will also consider reports related to court technology, construction, generative AI, language access, and jury service
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News Release - June 23, 2025

Court Expands Availability of Funds to Pursue Relief Under the Racial Justice Act in Capital Cases; Approves Revision to Payment Policies for Attorneys in Capital Cases

The temporary amendment, which will remain in effect through June 30, 2026, expands the availability of funding to develop and present claims under the Racial Justice Act of 2020.
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News Release - June 17, 2025

Fourth Appellate District Announces Destruction of Old Court Records

The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One (San Diego) has announced its intention to destroy some of its civil records under Rule 10.1028(d) of the California Rules of Court.
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News Release - May 27, 2025

Invitation to Comment: Disqualification and Disclosure Requirements Under the Racial Justice Act

Deadline to comment is July 11.
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News Release - April 25, 2025

Justice Richard D. Huffman to retire from Fourth Appellate District

Associate Justice Richard D. Huffman of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, will retire on July 1, 2025, following 36 years in Division One.
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Associate Justice Richard D. Huffman of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, will retire on July 1, 2025, following 36 years in Division One.

News Release - March 4, 2025

California Supreme Court Issues Statement on February Bar Exam

The California Supreme Court has issued a statement on the "troubling reports of technical failures, delays, and other irregularities" in last week's administration of the California Bar Examination.
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News Release - January 7, 2025

In Memoriam: California Supreme Court Justice Edward Panelli

"His unwavering commitment to justice and fairness has earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the broader legal community," Chief Justice Guerrero said.
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News Release - October 22, 2024

California Supreme Court Approves Incentives to Test Drive New Bar Exam Questions

Court approves, in part, the State Bar’s proposal to give applicants, who meet a minimum threshold of performance, a scoring adjustment for taking a test with experimental multiple-choice questions.
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News Release - October 2, 2024

Year in Review: California Supreme Court

Highlights and key statistics from the 2023–2024 court year
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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
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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
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