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Court directs the State Bar to fast-track new, more robust procedures to help identify potential conflicts of interest among candidates for key State Bar offices.

Recent social media posts from courts and educators in California tell the stories of courtrooms staying open on nights and weekends for the return of the Mock Trial Program, an annual competition held remotely for the last two years.

Deadline for public comment is March 23.

Kyle Graham succeeds Jake Dear, who held the top role since 2007 and served the California Supreme Court for 40 years

The Supreme Court of California has appointed two attorney members to the State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees.

Following public comment, final opinion provides guidance for judges issuing bench warrants or presiding over change of plea hearings

"I appreciate Governor Newsom’s continued support in his budget proposal for the critical programs and services provided by the judicial branch to advance access to justice for all Californians," Chief Justice Guerrero said.​

Justice Kelli Evans also sworn in as an associate justice of the California Supreme Court

Court also directs State Bar to reopen part of the program to new applicants, with a Dec. 31, 2023 deadline.

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.

Deadline to comment is Dec. 22.

A new program beginning in spring 2023 will make retired judges available to serve as mediators in civil cases.