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Feature - July 28, 2025

UC Berkeley Students Get Inside Look into Careers in the Court System

Nine students from the university's Cal Job Shadow Program visited the Judicial Council's San Francisco office and California Supreme Court to explore possible career opportunities in the judicial branch

Cal Job Shadow Program

Judicial Council

Supreme Court

Superior Courts

Students at long table listening to presentation

Feature - July 24, 2025

Power of Democracy and iCivics Partner for Summer School for Teachers

Approximately 75 teachers from fourteen states convene at the San Diego Superior Court for the 2025 Teachers Institute.

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Superior Courts

six judges standing in hallway with iCivics bags

Feature - July 2, 2025

California Courts and Judicial Council Inspire New Generation of Court Leaders

Graduates from award-winning fellowship program reflect on opportunity to work directly in court administration

Judicial Fellowship

Capital Fellows Program

Sacramento State University Center for California Studies

Judicial Council

Superior Courts

News Release - July 1, 2025

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero Issues Statement on Judicial Branch Budget

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on the judicial branch budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

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Superior Courts

Courts of Appeal

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero stands at a podium to speak, Judicial Council of California seal behind her, she is flanked by the American flag and the California state flag.

Feature - June 2, 2025

New Riverside County Courthouse in Menifee Improves Service to the Public

Award-winning courthouse provides more space for attorneys, jurors, and litigants; also addressed security and accessibility issues at the previous facility

Menifee Justice Center

Superior Courts

Feature - May 23, 2025

Council's Tribal Court-State Court Forum Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Now an advisory committee, the original Tribal Court/State Court Coalition was launched in 2010 to forge working relationships between California's tribal and state court judges.

Tribal Court-State Court Forum

May 20, 2010 Press Release - Chief Justice George Appoints New Coalition of Tri…

Superior Courts

Judicial Council

News Release - May 21, 2025

Judge Ana España Named 2025 Wilmont Sweeney Juvenile Court Judge of the Year

San Diego judge champions “Kin-First” culture in child welfare system and develops strong partnerships with local agencies and Native American tribes

Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee

Superior Courts

Feature - May 12, 2025

Right to Be Judged by Your Peers Made Possible by Jurors

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 12–16, one way California courts recognize citizens for making the justice system work. Learn about initiatives to improve the jury system in California.

Superior Courts

News Release - May 5, 2025

Chief Justice, Judicial Council Honor Public Servants of California's Judicial Branch

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the Judicial Council of California honor the 20,000 public servants of California's judicial branch during Public Service Recognition Week.

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