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At its May 15 teleconference meeting, the council received reports on potential reductions to judicial branch funding, as well as planning efforts to restore court access and services restricted due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Guide addresses more than 200 questions and topics related to facilities, personnel, jury management, case management and processing, and communications.

"We in the judicial branch will do our best to serve the public in these unprecedented times of a global pandemic and recession," Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye said.

July 24 business meeting will determine how the council incorporates an ongoing budget reduction of $167.8 million, as well as $50 million in one-time funding included in the budget to help courts deal with backlogs caused by COVID-19-related service reductions.

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, state and federal judges, teachers and students celebrate the 223rd Anniversary of the Signing of the U.S. Constitution.

​“The Judicial Council of California and its chair, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, are committed to providing equal access and fairness in our justice system,” said Judge Marla O. Anderson.

Also hears from pandemic workgroup that remote technology is crucial to providing access to courts

"I appreciate Governor Newsom’s continued support in his budget proposal for the critical programs and services provided by the judicial branch to advance access to justice for all Californians," Chief Justice Guerrero said.​

"Along with the rest of state government, the judicial branch must be part of the solution to close our anticipated statewide budget deficit," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.

Make UC a Good Neighbor et al. v. The Regents of the University of California et al. (Resources for Community Development et al., Real Parties in Interest) was heard on April 3, 2024 in Los Angeles.

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero on Friday issued the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom's revised budget proposal for the judicial branch.