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California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on the judicial branch budget for 2024-25.

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

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.

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

Approves new court rules and forms, will collect implementation data, and provide training and technical assistance for judges and court staff

“This year’s budget represents an unprecedented investment in our judicial branch,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.

On October 21, Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) hosted a virtual Conversation with Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget that includes $1.2 billion in new funding for the judicial branch, including restoring $200 million in previous cuts and making major investments in judicial branch programs improving access to justice.

​“The Judicial Council of California and its chair, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, are committed to providing equal access and fairness in our justice system,” said Judge Marla O. Anderson.

Hundreds of new laws went into effect Jan. 1, including many that will protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians.

DUI Court will focus on reducing recidivism by rigorous monitoring, combined with addressing the underlying issues of substance abuse, mental illness and/or trauma.