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Statewide conference brought together members of the legal community to highlight services and tools to help court users in civil cases who can’t afford attorneys

More than two decades of collaborative efforts among the Judicial Council, the superior courts, and partners in child welfare has achieved positive progress in improving adoption and permanency in California.

State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council

California made a $60 million investment in this child advocate program, which aims to help the 70,000 children in the state’s foster care system. Photo: Jason Doiy

Judge Mudryk is the first openly transgender judge to be appointed by a governor in the nation

Judge Zeidler was the first openly gay man initially elected to the Superior Court of Los Angeles County

Judge Kolakowski is the first transgender judge in California

Since 2009, California's Veterans Treatment Courts have given justice-involved veterans alternatives. Today, state courts and justice system partners support 46 programs in 36 counties.

On her way to the Glenn County Courthouse Dedication, the state's Chief Justice pays a visit to a local middle school.

With 20 years in the public sector, and the last 14 at the council, Curran has been a key player in guiding judicial branch reforms in areas such as remote court proceedings, pretrial detention, and evidence-based practices in sentencing.

As we turn the calendar to 2024, hundreds of new state laws will take effect on Jan. 1, with many to protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians. Here are a few worth noting.

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.