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News Release - March 18, 2025

California Chief Justice Delivers 2025 State of the Judiciary Address

Delivered at the state capitol building in Sacramento, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero stressed the judicial branch’s commitment to public service and access to justice for all Californians. See the full transcript, video, and photos from her address.
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Feature - March 17, 2025

San Francisco Collaborative Courts Celebrate Graduates, Give Hope to Families

Specialty courts offer treatment, social services, and educational support to defendants dealing with drug addiction, mental illness, and other challenges
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Feature - December 31, 2024

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2025

Hundreds of new state laws will take effect in the new year. Here are a few worth noting.
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News Release - July 22, 2024

Chief Justice Issues Statement on Passing of Justice Edward Panelli

"Justice Edward Panelli served with honor and integrity over a long legal career and as a distinguished member of our California Supreme Court," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.
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News Release - June 28, 2024

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero Issues Statement on Judicial Branch Budget

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on the judicial branch budget for 2024-25.
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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero stands at a podium to speak, Judicial Council of California seal behind her, she is flanked by the American flag and the California state flag.

Feature - June 25, 2024

State Treatment Courts Convene for RISE24

County Collaborative Court teams join 7,000 justice, treatment, and social service professionals for largest conference on addiction, mental health, and justice reform.
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Feature - May 23, 2024

Legislation, Innovation, and Federal Funds Expand Court Diversion Programs for Veterans

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.
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News Release - May 10, 2024

Chief Justice Issues Statement on Governor's May Budget Revise

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero on Friday issued the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom's revised budget proposal for the judicial branch.
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News Release - May 1, 2024

Awards Honor Advancements in Civic Learning in Public Schools

The award, co-sponsored by California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, recognize 21 elementary, middle, and high schools across California.
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News Release - March 19, 2024

California Chief Justice Delivers 2024 State of the Judiciary Address

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today delivered her annual State of the Judiciary address to the California Legislature
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News Release - January 10, 2024

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

"Along with the rest of state government, the judicial branch must be part of the solution to close our anticipated statewide budget deficit," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.
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Feature - December 12, 2023

2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.
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2023 Year In Review

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