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News Release - March 3, 2025

2025 Judicial Demographics Report: California Bench Continues to Grow More Diverse

Data show steady increase over the last 19 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color
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News Release - March 3, 2025

2025 Civic Learning Award Application Period is Now Open

The awards are co-sponsored by California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.
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News Release - February 27, 2025

California Supreme Court Appoints New Members to Commission on Judicial Performance

The California Supreme Court has appointed two new members to the Commission on Judicial Performance, an independent state agency responsible for investigating complaints of judicial misconduct or incapacity and for disciplining judges.
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News Release - February 21, 2025

Council Receives Preview of New Model Policy That Provides Guidelines, Safeguards on Use of Generative AI by Courts

Also gets reports on effective caseflow management, new courthouse lactation spaces, and court interpreter certification and funding
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News Release - February 14, 2025

Commission Confirms Appointments to Courts of Appeal

Two nominees were confirmed to appellate court positions in San Francisco and Santa Ana.
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Justice Charles Smiley taking the oath of office.

News Release - February 14, 2025

Judicial Council to Get Update on New Model Policy on the Use of Generative AI by Courts

Will also review reports and updates on effective caseflow management, court interpreters, partial funding restoration, and courthouse lactation rooms
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News Release - February 10, 2025

California Supreme Court Appoints Nisha Shah Interim Executive Director of the California Habeas Corpus Resource Center

The California Supreme Court has appointed Nisha K. Shah, deputy director of litigation at the California Habeas Corpus Resource Center (HCRC), as interim executive director of that agency effective Feb. 16.
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News Release - February 5, 2025

California Supreme Court Returns to Sacramento for Oral Argument

Photos: The court revived its longstanding tradition after a five-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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News Release - January 29, 2025

Sixth Appellate District Announces Destruction of Old Court Records

The Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District has announced its intention to destroy the following civil records pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.1028(d).
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News Release - January 24, 2025

Court Approves Amendments to Policies and Payment Guidelines for Appointed Counsel in Capital Cases

The amendments account for developments relevant to the representation of capital inmates before the California Supreme Court, including the passage of Proposition 66, the Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act of 2016, and the enactment of the California Racial Justice Act of 2020.
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News Release - January 16, 2025

California Supreme Court to Hold Oral Argument in Sacramento

Court revives its longstanding tradition after a five-year hiatus; will hold oral argument in Sacramento Feb. 5.
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News Release - January 10, 2025

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero on Friday issued a statement on the Governor’s budget proposal for the judicial branch.
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