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Will also consider reports related to court technology, construction, generative AI, language access, and jury service

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on the judicial branch budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 12–16, one way California courts recognize citizens for making the justice system work. Learn about initiatives to improve the jury system in California.

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

At its April 25 business meeting, the council will also get reports on court technology plans, jury service, and ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs.

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.

Also gets reports on effective caseflow management, new courthouse lactation spaces, and court interpreter certification and funding

Will also review reports and updates on effective caseflow management, court interpreters, partial funding restoration, and courthouse lactation rooms

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

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

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

"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.