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Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye has tested positive for COVID-19 and is exhibiting mild symptoms.

Judicial Council approved 16 proposals via circulating order that improve court operations and services for the public

Strategies include providing court users with remote options at various stages of jury service

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.

Takes effect June 30; follows the Chief Justice's rescission of four other pandemic-related measures

Proposed action follows the Chief Justice's rescission of four other pandemic-related measures

Four emergency measures will be rescinded effective April 30, governing extensions of time for preliminary hearings and civil trials, the use of technology, and fast-tracking local court rules.

Legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform

This year’s recommended legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform.

"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.

Also approved revision to standard promoting an environment free of bias in court proceedings and declared November to be Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Will also hear about standards to prevent bias in court proceedings, a new remote proceedings guide, and efforts to educate youth about the court system