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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero delivered her first State of the Judiciary Address to the California Legislature on March 27, 2023.

The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District on Friday announced the death of Justice Norman Epstein, who retired in 2018 after a nearly 45-year tenure with the judicial branch.

April 17 virtual hearings will be webcast live on the California Courts Newsroom.

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public hearings to consider appointments to the First and Fourth Appellate Districts in San Francisco and San Diego.

Data show steady increase over the last 17 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color

Judge Shama Hakim Mesiwala was unanimously confirmed as an associate justice of the Third District Court of Appeal in Sacramento.

Kyle Graham succeeds Jake Dear, who held the top role since 2007 and served the California Supreme Court for 40 years

Funding included in the legislation will help courts provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders

Daniel Bromberg was unanimously confirmed as an associate justice of the Sixth District Court of Appeal in San Jose. It was the first Commission on Judicial Appointments hearing chaired by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero.

"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.​

Friday was the first California Supreme Court oral argument session with Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero presiding and Justice Kelli Evans participating in oral argument. 

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a public hearing on Feb. 14 starting at 2 p.m., which will be livestreamed via the California Courts Newsroom.