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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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News Release - February 14, 2025

Judicial Council to Get Update on New Model Policy on the Use of Generative AI by Courts

Will also review reports and updates on effective caseflow management, court interpreters, partial funding restoration, and courthouse lactation rooms
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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
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News Release - October 2, 2024

Year in Review: California Supreme Court

Highlights and key statistics from the 2023–2024 court year
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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
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News Release - May 21, 2024

Photos/Video: California Supreme Court Holds Oral Argument

The California Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral argument in three cases from its San Francisco courtroom.
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News Release - March 24, 2023

Council Hears How Online Tool for Requesting Fine and Fee Reductions Helps Courts and Litigants

Study shows that low-income litigants using the tool were more likely to repay as the amount ordered decreases
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Feature - December 16, 2022

2022 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.
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News Release - August 24, 2022

Judicial Council Announces 2022 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Council also recognizes recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award
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News Release - January 21, 2022

Council Approves Legislative Priorities for the Courts

Legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform
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News Release - January 14, 2022

Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

This year’s recommended legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform.
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Feature - December 20, 2021

2021 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to challenge the state’s ability to ensure access to justice for the citizens of California. But like the previous year, California’s Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and the Judicial Council supported the courts as they remained flexible and innovative to ensure the justice system was open and vital services remained accessible to the public.

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