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Court rejects proposed changes to moral character application process and for State Bar training programs; approves amendments to rule governing suspending attorney licenses for failure to pay child or family support.

After being sidelined by the pandemic, court-supported outreach programs rebound.

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

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

The court will resume its practice of hearing oral argument in courtrooms around the state and hosting a special outreach session each October.

State Bar of California must share revised proposal for public comment, resubmit proposed amended code by Oct. 30

The Supreme Court of California on Thursday announced four appointments to the State Bar Board of Trustees and five appointments to the State Bar of California’s Committee of Bar Examiners.

“This year’s budget represents a continued commitment by Governor Newsom and the Legislature to support the judicial branch with a sustainable budget, which is a cornerstone of our ability to provide access to justice for all Californians," said Chief Justice Guerrero.

The California Supreme Court has approved a new rule of professional conduct that will go into effect Aug. 1.

Juneteenth became a California state holiday this year, requiring courts be closed in observance of this day as a judicial holiday, through the passage of Assembly Bill 1655.

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