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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.

Court revives its longstanding tradition after a five-year hiatus; will hold oral argument in Sacramento Feb. 5.

"His unwavering commitment to justice and fairness has earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the broader legal community," Chief Justice Guerrero said.

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).

Court approves, in part, the State Bar’s proposal to give applicants, who meet a minimum threshold of performance, a scoring adjustment for taking a test with experimental multiple-choice questions.

The session will be attended by students from several local schools.

Highlights and key statistics from the 2023–2024 court year

The Supreme Court of California on Wednesday made one reappointment to the State Bar Board of Trustees and two reappointments to the State Bar Court.

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.

The court will continue its practice of hearing oral argument in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles and hosting a special student outreach session each October.

"Justice Edward Panelli served with honor and integrity over a long legal career and as a distinguished member of our California Supreme Court," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.

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.