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Reviews how courts managed to stay open safely during the pandemic, leveraged technology, and commits to consider lessons learned to enhance access and equity

"We have continued to strive and struggle to balance equal access to justice with a safe physical and remote court environment, and to continue to conduct the people’s business amid the pandemic," the Chief Justice said.

Will receive reports on addressing defendants with mental health issues, how state youth facility closures will affect local courts

Free public webinars this spring will provide overview of language access services and multilingual materials available for court users

Supreme Court committee issues expedited guidance about a judge serving as a member of a governmental task force with a broad agenda.

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

A state Supreme Court committee issued an advisory opinion explaining when a judge may accept campaign contributions from a political action committee when the contribution includes funds from another political action committee organized and funded by court employees.

A state Supreme Court committee issued an expedited opinion providing guidance for judges who wish to exchange gifts with staff to celebrate holidays, birthdays, or other occasions.

​“The Judicial Council of California and its chair, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, are committed to providing equal access and fairness in our justice system,” said Judge Marla O. Anderson.

A state Supreme Court committee issued expedited advice regarding whether an appellate court justice may accept the services of an attorney, who is an employee and incoming associate of a law firm, to temporarily work in the justice’s chambers. 

Draft opinion provides guidance to judges on advising family members on matters that implicate legal issues. Deadline to comment is March 22.

Thousands more law school graduates with qualifying prior bar exam scores will be able to work as fully licensed attorneys after completing supervised practice hours.