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News Release - July 6, 2022

Commission to Consider Appellate Court Appointments

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold two virtual public hearings on Aug. 3 to consider appointments to Sacramento and Ventura-based appeals courts.
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Justice Stacy Boulware Eurie

News Release - June 22, 2022

Wednesday: Commission to Consider Appellate Court Appointment

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a public hearing on Aug. 10 to consider an appointment to the San Francisco-based appeals court.
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Jeremy M. Goldman

News Release - April 21, 2022

In Memoriam: Former California Supreme Court Justice John A. Arguelles

By UCLA Law News

Former California Supreme Court Justice John A. Arguelles, a member of the Class of 1954, died at his home on April 10. He was 94.

Arguelles was the first UCLA Law alumnus to serve on the state’s highest court and only the second Hispanic Justice on the court.

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News Release - April 8, 2022

Tuesday: Commission to Consider Appellate Court Appointments

Public hearings on May 17 will consider appointments of Justice Maria E. Stratton and Martin N. Buchanan to appellate courts in Los Angeles and San Diego.
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Feature - March 16, 2022

Chief Justice Delivers State of the Judiciary Address

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye released today her annual State of the Judiciary address, recorded prior to the first in-person Judicial Council meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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News Release - March 3, 2022

California Chief Justice Rescinds Temporary Emergency Measures

Four emergency measures will be rescinded effective April 30, governing extensions of time for preliminary hearings and civil trials, the use of technology, and fast-tracking local court rules.
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Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye

News Release - March 1, 2022

Survey Results: California Bench Growing More Diverse

Data show steady increase over the last 16 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color
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Feature - January 7, 2022

Santa Clara Judge to Lead New Statewide Juvenile Justice Effort

Santa Clara County Judge Katherine Lucero will head a new Office of Community and Youth Restoration, part of California's overhaul of its juvenile justice system.
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Judge Katherine Lucero

Feature - December 20, 2021

2021 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to challenge the state’s ability to ensure access to justice for the citizens of California. But like the previous year, California’s Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and the Judicial Council supported the courts as they remained flexible and innovative to ensure the justice system was open and vital services remained accessible to the public.

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News Release - December 1, 2021

Commission on Judicial Appointments to Consider Two Appellate Court Nominations

Remote hearings on Jan. 6 for nominations to appellate courts in Sacramento and Santa Ana will be webcast live from the California Courts Newsroom.
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Judge Laurie M. Earl and Judge Maurice Sanchez

News Release - October 21, 2021

Construction to Start on New Modesto Courthouse

Downtown building will address overcrowding, security, and accessibility issues while improving efficiency by consolidating services at one location
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News Release - September 20, 2021

Study shows remote proceedings increase efficiency, access

Remote proceedings have improved case clearance rates and cleared previous case backlogs in some areas
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