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News Release - May 11, 2022

Thurs: Commission to Consider Appellate Court Appointment

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a public hearing at 11 a.m. on June 16 to consider the appointment of Judge Joanne Motoike as Associate Justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three (Santa Ana).

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News Release - May 9, 2022

California Supreme Court Names New Director of Capital Central Staff

Tami Fisher named director; Steven Rosenberg to retire after nine years as director

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News Release - March 22, 2022

Justice Patricia Guerrero Confirmed to California Supreme Court

Guerrero is the first Latina justice to serve on the state's high court. She was sworn in by Governor Newsom on March 28, 2022.

Photos: Commission Confirms Patricia Guerrero

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News Release - March 1, 2022

Survey Results: California Bench Growing More Diverse

Data show steady increase over the last 16 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color

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Chart showing demographics of California justices and judges over the last 16 years

News Release - February 18, 2022

Commission on Judicial Appointments to Consider Appointment of Justice Patricia Guerrero to the California Supreme Court

Public hearing on March 22 will be broadcast live from the California Courts Newsroom.

News Release - February 15, 2022

Justice Patricia Guerrero Nominated to California Supreme Court

From the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom—Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced his nomination of Fourth District Court of Appeal Justice Patricia Guerrero to serve as an Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. A widely respected jurist with extensive experience as an appellate justice, trial court judge, partner at a major law firm and Assistant U.S.

Video: Fourth Appellate Hearing Confirmation Hearing

News Release - January 10, 2022

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

"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.

News Release - March 1, 2021

Survey Results: California Bench Growing More Diverse

Data show steady increase in women, and justices and judges of color over 15 years

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News Release - October 22, 2020

California Supreme Court Approves Provisional Licensing Program for 2020 Law School Graduates

The program will continue until June 1, 2022 unless extended by the court.

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News Release - August 10, 2020

California Supreme Court Issues Order Finalizing Lower Passing Score for Future Bar Exam Takers

Lower passing score will not be applied retroactively to previous Bar Exam takers, court writes in letter to State Bar.

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News Release - July 16, 2020

California Supreme Court Lowers Bar Exam Passing Score

The California Supreme Court on Thursday announced it will permanently lower the passing score for the California Bar Exam and released plans for an October test administered online.

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News Release - April 17, 2020

Judicial Council Mandates Electronic Service of Documents in Most Civil Cases

The council's latest temporary emergency rule requires attorneys to electronically serve and receive notices and documents in all general civil actions and family and probate proceedings when requested to do so.

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Thurs: Commission to Consider Appellate Court Appointment

California Supreme Court Names New Director of Capital Central Staff

Justice Patricia Guerrero Confirmed to California Supreme Court

Survey Results: California Bench Growing More Diverse

Commission on Judicial Appointments to Consider Appointment of Justice Patricia Guerrero to the California Supreme Court

Justice Patricia Guerrero Nominated to California Supreme Court

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

Survey Results: California Bench Growing More Diverse

California Supreme Court Approves Provisional Licensing Program for 2020 Law School Graduates

California Supreme Court Issues Order Finalizing Lower Passing Score for Future Bar Exam Takers

California Supreme Court Lowers Bar Exam Passing Score

Judicial Council Mandates Electronic Service of Documents in Most Civil Cases

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