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Highlights and key statistics from the 2022–2023 court year.

After being sidelined by the pandemic, court-supported outreach programs rebound.

For the first time, California's civic education community hosts a monthlong celebration of the U.S. Constitution.

After considering public comment, committee issues final opinion on ethical considerations for judicial officers invited to celebrations for private, for-profit law firms.

Report says use of risk assessment tools, support services, and reminder systems show promise in reducing rearrests and failures to appear

Final opinion follows public comment and provides guidance for judges on ethical considerations when inviting outside speakers and groups to give educational presentations to the court

Rearrest rates dropped for defendants released through pretrial programs

Committee says justices should disqualify staff attorneys from working on appellate matters if the attorney’s prior service as a lawyer in the proceeding would disqualify a justice who had served in such a capacity.

The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (CJEO) invites public comment on a draft formal opinion addressing whether a judicial officer may attend a celebration hosted by a law firm.

Alameda court’s program is just one example of how courts use technology to improve efficiency and services.

Approves new court rules and forms, will collect implementation data, and provide training and technical assistance for judges and court staff

The council will also get an update on the statewide pretrial release program