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News Release - June 23, 2025

Chief Justice Appoints 5 New Judicial Council Members

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

Judicial Council

Judicial Council Members

Judicial Council

Feature - June 2, 2025

New Riverside County Courthouse in Menifee Improves Service to the Public

Award-winning courthouse provides more space for attorneys, jurors, and litigants; also addressed security and accessibility issues at the previous facility

Menifee Justice Center

Superior Courts

News Release - May 5, 2025

Chief Justice, Judicial Council Honor Public Servants of California's Judicial Branch

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the Judicial Council of California honor the 20,000 public servants of California's judicial branch during Public Service Recognition Week.

Supreme Court

Superior Courts

Chief Justice

News Release - April 25, 2025

Judicial Council Approves Updated Workload Model that Determines Court Staffing Needs

Also hears about improvements to jury service, approves a new court technology plan, and supports strategies for ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

Feature - April 24, 2025

Glenn County Courthouse in Willows a Classic Blend of Style and Substance

Award-winning courthouse improves services for the public without losing its historic nature

Willows Courthouse Renovation/Expansion

Building California Courthouses

Superior Courts

Feature - March 10, 2025

California Courts Helping Nursing Moms by Adding Lactation Spaces

State courthouses added 32 new lactation spaces for the public, with plans to complete an additional 71 in the next 18 months

Judicial Council

California Courthouse Facilities Program

Superior Courts

Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

Judicial Council

Superior Courts

Chief Justice

Feature - December 12, 2024

2025 California Courts Calendar

Keep track of court holidays, council meetings, and Supreme Court oral argument dates by downloading the 2025 calendar

News Release - November 8, 2024

Judicial Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

Will also consider revisions to adoption forms and plain-language oaths for jurors

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

News Release - November 5, 2024

Court Facilities Advisory Committee Approves Site for New Nevada County Courthouse

Committee chooses USDA National Forest Service Office location in Nevada City as preferred site

New Nevada City Courthouse project webpage

Superior Courts

Google map showing location of USDA National Forest Service Office location at 631 Coyote Street in Nevada City

News Release - September 20, 2024

California Improving Courthouse Sustainability

New standards approved last year target a 12% increase in water conservation and a 15% increase in energy efficiency for its future new courthouse projects