News Release - March 4, 2022
Proposed action follows the Chief Justice's rescission of four other pandemic-related measures
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News Release - March 3, 2022
Four emergency measures will be rescinded effective April 30, governing extensions of time for preliminary hearings and civil trials, the use of technology, and fast-tracking local court rules.
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News Release - February 2, 2022
Supreme Court ethics committee issues guidance for judges about the timing of disqualification when a judge’s spouse may be called as a witness at trial.
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News Release - January 21, 2022
Legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform
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News Release - January 14, 2022
This year’s recommended legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform.
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News Release - January 10, 2022
"I welcome the Governor’s continuing commitment to sustainable funding in his budget proposal for the judicial branch. He clearly recognizes how important equal access to justice is for all Californians," the Chief Justice said.
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News Release - January 4, 2022
Supreme Court ethics committee issues expedited guidance for judges in the California Judicial Mentor Program about disqualifying from cases involving mentees.
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Feature - December 20, 2021
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 - November 19, 2021
Also approved revision to standard promoting an environment free of bias in court proceedings and declared November to be Court Adoption and Permanency Month
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News Release - November 12, 2021
Will also hear about standards to prevent bias in court proceedings, a new remote proceedings guide, and efforts to educate youth about the court system
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Feature - November 8, 2021
Keep track of Supreme Court oral argument sessions, Judicial Council meeting dates, and court holidays in 2022.
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News Release - November 1, 2021
Longtime director of Supreme Court’s Criminal Central Staff steps down; first Latina to head a court central staff named as successor.
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