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

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

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

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

Since the COVID-19 state of emergency issued in mid-March, courts around the state have been holding more court hearings remotely. Now courts are looking for ways to expand remote technology to support community engagement. 

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.