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Recognizes role models of diversity, equity, and inclusion: former Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and former Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso

Curran, the council’s chief policy and research officer, will assume the judicial branch leadership role Jan. 1.

Council also recognizes recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award

Will also consider reports on access to electronic records, using data to improve court services, and the need for civics education on the judicial system

Report says use of risk assessment tools, support services, and reminder systems show promise in reducing rearrests and failures to appear

Rearrest rates dropped for defendants released through pretrial programs

Committee says justices should disqualify staff attorneys from working on appellate matters if the attorney’s prior service as a lawyer in the proceeding would disqualify a justice who had served in such a capacity.

Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible

Justice Marsha Slough today announced she will retire Aug. 31, capping two decades of service as a judicial officer and nearly a decade as a Judicial Council member and leading voice on key judicial branch initiatives.

The California Supreme Court revived a special tradition on Tuesday, filling its audience for oral argument with 80 students from San Diego high schools.

Approves new court rules and forms, will collect implementation data, and provide training and technical assistance for judges and court staff

The Chief Justice issued a statement honoring all serving in the California judicial branch for "Public Service Recognition Week."