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News Release - May 28, 2025

California Supreme Court Proposes Amendments to Rules Governing the Bar Exam and Attorney Admissions

Court directs State Bar of California to circulate proposed amendments for 45 days of public comment.
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News Release - May 21, 2025

Judge Ana España Named 2025 Wilmont Sweeney Juvenile Court Judge of the Year

San Diego judge champions “Kin-First” culture in child welfare system and develops strong partnerships with local agencies and Native American tribes
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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.
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News Release - April 24, 2025

California Supreme Court Makes Appointments to State Bar Board of Trustees, Committee of Bar Examiners

The Supreme Court of California today announced appointments to two State Bar of California entities.
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Feature - April 3, 2025

Santa Clara Court Connects Mentors to Youth for Women’s History Month Event

The Young Women’s Power Lunch, hosted by the Santa Clara Superior Court Outreach Committee, celebrates another successful year with more than 100 in attendance, including middle and high school students and volunteer mentors.
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Superior Court of Santa Clara County: News Release
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Feature - March 11, 2025

California High School Students Compete to Become 2025 State Mock Trial Championship Team

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship
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News Release - March 11, 2025

First Appellate District Announces Destruction of Court Records

San Francisco - The Court of Appeal, First Appellate District (San Francisco), has announced its intention to destroy Civil records, case names and numbers listed on the attached documents, pursuant to Rule 10.1028(d) (1) of the California Rules of Court.

All civil cases (excluding those with published opinions) are preserved for at least 10 years.

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News Release - February 14, 2025

Commission Confirms Appointments to Courts of Appeal

Two nominees were confirmed to appellate court positions in San Francisco and Santa Ana.
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News Release - December 6, 2024

Local Courts and Bar Associations to Host California Bar Admission Ceremony on Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Individuals who recently passed the California Bar Exam will take the Oath of Office to become licensed California attorneys.
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News Release - October 22, 2024

California Supreme Court Approves Incentives to Test Drive New Bar Exam Questions

Court approves, in part, the State Bar’s proposal to give applicants, who meet a minimum threshold of performance, a scoring adjustment for taking a test with experimental multiple-choice questions.
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Feature - October 8, 2024

Constitution Month 2024

Third annual commemoration inspires courts to connect with 102 classrooms in 24 counties, including new regions of the state.
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Feature - September 26, 2024

California Native American Day Highlights Support for State's Native Communities

State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council
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Assemblymember James Ramos and performers at San Bernardino court ceremony

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