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News Release - June 23, 2025

Court Expands Availability of Funds to Pursue Relief Under the Racial Justice Act in Capital Cases; Approves Revision to Payment Policies for Attorneys in Capital Cases

The temporary amendment, which will remain in effect through June 30, 2026, expands the availability of funding to develop and present claims under the Racial Justice Act of 2020.
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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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News Release - April 15, 2025

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu Named Fellow of American Academy of Political and Social Science

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin H. Liu will be inducted into the American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) this fall, in recognition of his contributions to social science, public policy, and public discourse.
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News Release - February 27, 2025

California Supreme Court Appoints New Members to Commission on Judicial Performance

The California Supreme Court has appointed two new members to the Commission on Judicial Performance, an independent state agency responsible for investigating complaints of judicial misconduct or incapacity and for disciplining judges.
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Commission on Judicial Performance appointees

News Release - January 24, 2025

Court Approves Amendments to Policies and Payment Guidelines for Appointed Counsel in Capital Cases

The amendments account for developments relevant to the representation of capital inmates before the California Supreme Court, including the passage of Proposition 66, the Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act of 2016, and the enactment of the California Racial Justice Act of 2020.
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News Release - November 27, 2024

Supreme Court Makes Appointments to Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions

The California Supreme Court today announced the reappointment of three current members and the appointment of a new member to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (CJEO).
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Top row, left to right: Judge Samantha P. Jessner, Judge Michael T. Garcia (ret.); bottom row, left to right: Justice Judith L. Haller (ret.), Judge Brett D. Bianco

News Release - October 2, 2024

California Supreme Court to Hold Oral Argument Outreach Session in Fresno

The session will be attended by students from several local schools.
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News Release - October 2, 2024

Year in Review: California Supreme Court

Highlights and key statistics from the 2023–2024 court year
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Year in Review California Supreme Court

News Release - August 22, 2024

Supreme Court Names Appointments to State Bar Board of Trustees and Committee of Bar Examiners

The Supreme Court of California on Wednesday made two reappointments to the State Bar Board of Trustees and four appointments to the State Bar of California’s Committee of Bar Examiners.
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State Bar Appointments August 2024

News Release - June 20, 2024

California Supreme Court Names Judges to State Bar Court Vetting Committee

Judge Lucy Armendariz, of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, and Judge Monica Wiley, of the Superior Court of San Francisco County, join the court’s Application Evaluation and Nomination Committee.
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News Release - April 3, 2024

Video/Photos: Make UC a Good Neighbor v. The Regents of the University of California

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.
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News Release - March 1, 2024

Survey Results: California Bench Continues to Grow More Diverse

Data show steady increase over the last 18 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color
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Chart showing how the percentage of California judges and justices has gotten more diverse from 2006 to 2023

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