News Release - March 26, 2020
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Emergency meeting of court and branch leaders from around the state will focus on measures to ensure California courts can meet stringent health directives while also providing due process and access to justice.
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News Release - May 29, 2020
The Judicial Council approved a revision to emergency rule 9 regarding the statutes of limitations for filing civil cases during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to clarify that the emergency rule also applies to “statutes of repose”.
News Release - May 15, 2020
At its May 15 teleconference meeting, the council received reports on potential reductions to judicial branch funding, as well as planning efforts to restore court access and services restricted due to COVID-19 pandemic.
News Release - April 19, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO—The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (CJEO) has adopted a formal advisory opinion advising judges that maintaining any interest in an enterprise that involves medical or recreational marijuana is incompatible with the obligation to follow the law under California Code of Judicial Ethics.
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News Release - January 6, 2022
Reports on the nominees can be found here. The webcast of these confirmation hearings will be posted to the California Courts YouTube channel shortly.
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News Release - May 19, 2022
Supreme Court ethics committee issues guidance for judges about commenting on or endorsing legal education books written by others.
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News Release - June 17, 2022
Deadline to comment is August 1.
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News Release - September 2, 2022
Supreme Court ethics committee issues guidance for judges about coaching youth sports teams that include children of attorneys who appear before the court.
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News Release - October 20, 2022
Supreme Court ethics committee issues guidance for judges who previously represented the criminal defendant
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News Release - March 30, 2023
Los Angeles County Judge Michelle Williams Court will join the committee starting April 1.
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News Release - May 11, 2022
Supreme Court ethics committee issues guidance to retired judges who are privately retained about fundraising activities.
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News Release - December 15, 2021
The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions adopted a final opinion after considering public comments about whether judges may provide feedback on courtroom performance when requested by attorneys or their supervisors.
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