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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

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

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

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

Feature - April 9, 2025

Remote Proceedings Have Enhanced California’s Courtrooms and Improved Court Participation

Survey results show more than 90% of participants in remote proceedings have a positive experience

Superior Courts

Judicial Council

A remote proceeding that took place in the Mendocino Superior Court. A female judge sitting on the left side of the courtroom, and a screen showing remote participants is on the right side of the room.

Feature - December 31, 2024

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2025

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

Court-Related Legislation

Judicial Council

Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

Judicial Council

Superior Courts

Chief Justice

News Release - November 15, 2024

Judicial Council Simplifies Process for Adoptive Parents and Recognizes Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Also recognizes distinguished public service and approves updates to juror oaths

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

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

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

News Release - June 26, 2024

Chief Justice Appoints 8 New Judicial Council Members

Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible

Judicial Council

Judicial Council Members

Judicial Council

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

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

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

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

News Release - March 15, 2024

Judicial Council Meeting Features Reports on Ability-to-Pay Tool, Judicial Education, Court Caseloads

Council Also Receives Updates From Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and its Administrative Director Shelley Curran

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

News Release - March 15, 2024

Judge Marla O. Anderson to Retire from Bench, Judicial Council Leadership

Judge Anderson will retire April 30, after nearly 30 years as a Monterey County judge and a decade as a member of the policymaking body for California’s court system.

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Superior Courts

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Judicial Council to Consider Court Funding Proposals

Judicial Council Approves Updated Workload Model that Determines Court Staffing Needs

Remote Proceedings Have Enhanced California’s Courtrooms and Improved Court Participation

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2025

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Judicial Council Simplifies Process for Adoptive Parents and Recognizes Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Judicial Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

Chief Justice Appoints 8 New Judicial Council Members

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

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

Judicial Council Meeting Features Reports on Ability-to-Pay Tool, Judicial Education, Court Caseloads

Judge Marla O. Anderson to Retire from Bench, Judicial Council Leadership

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