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News Release - March 1, 2022

Survey Results: California Bench Growing More Diverse

Data show steady increase over the last 16 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color
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Feature - February 9, 2022

California Courthouse Sustainability

The courts maintain a vast amount of real estate in California and are in a position to play a significant role in achieving climate controls and sustainability.
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Rendering of new El Centro Courthouse in Imperial County

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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News Release - October 19, 2021

First Appellate District Launches Judicial Mentorship Program

Mentorship program is part of a larger statewide effort to diversify the California bench
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Feature - March 5, 2021

Mentoring Program Aims to Increase Diversity of Judge Applicants

Los Angeles County judges mentor attorneys through the process of applying for a judgeship, part of an effort to grow and diversify the bench locally and throughout California.
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News Release - March 1, 2021

Survey Results: California Bench Growing More Diverse

Data show steady increase in women, and justices and judges of color over 15 years
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Court Facilities Program

The Judicial Council supports the court facilities of California's Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and trial courts by providing a broad range of services: facility planning, design and construction, facility operations management, environmental compliance and sustainability, real estate services and asset management, and emergency planning and security coordination.

News Release - November 14, 2019

Council Approves Priority List for New Courthouse Construction

At its Nov. 14 meeting, the council also adjusted the scoring process and criteria used to create the priority list.
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Justice Brad Hill (right) explains how public comment helped his committee finalize the priority list for new courthouse construction projects. Judge Steven Jahr (Ret.) (left) later took the council through the reprioritization process.

News Release - September 27, 2019

Committee to Consider New Priority List for Courthouse Construction Projects

The committee will also consider adjustments made to the scoring process and criteria considered.
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The Butte County courthouse in Chico opened in 2015. The modern and secure facility consolidated operations from two existing facilities that were overcrowded and suffered from accessibility and security constraints. More

Feature - August 26, 2019

California Courthouse Construction, Explained

Find out who replaces outdated court facilities in California, what new courthouses are on the way, and how future projects are being prioritized.
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Aerial view of construction site for the new Tuolumne County Courthouse in Sonora.

News Release - August 26, 2019

Preliminary Report Updates Priority List for New Courthouse Construction Projects

At its meeting this week, a council advisory committee will receive a draft report with an updated priority list for new courthouse construction projects statewide.
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News Release - October 4, 2018

Supreme Court Names New Director of Civil Central Staff

San Francisco—The California Supreme Court has named Lisa Ferguson Walker as the new director of its 15-member Civil Central Staff, effective October 1, 2018. Walker replaces Emily Graham, the director for the past ten years, who recently retired after serving the court for 29 years. Walker is the first African American attorney to serve as a director for the California Supreme Court.
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