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Feature - March 9, 2018

Updated Ethics Guide for California Judges

The handbook increases public trust and confidence in the judicial system by helping to ensure proper judicial behavior both on and off the bench.

Code of Judicial Ethics

Supreme Court Ethics Committees

Commission on Judicial Performance

California Judges Association

California Judges Foundation

Judicial Council

4th edition of the Judicial Conduct Handbook

News Release - March 14, 2019

Supreme Court Committee Issues Opinion to Judges on Disclosing Campaign Contributions

A state Supreme Court committee today issued a formal opinion that guides trial court judges on campaign contributions and other campaign assistance they should disclose.

Frequently Asked Questions: Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions

News Release - March 5, 2019

Survey: California Bench Continues to Grow More Diverse

For the 13th straight year, data show a steady increase in women and non-white justices and judges.

Judicial demographic data

News Release - March 2, 2020

Survey: California Bench Growing More Diverse

New report shows for the 14th straight year, California’s judicial bench has grown more diverse.

Judicial demographic data

Governor Newsom last year appointed Teri L. Jackson to the First District Court of Appeal, that court's first African-American female justice.

Feature - June 2, 2016

Chief Justice and Appellate Court Leaders Visit Award-Winning Schools

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and Court of Appeal presiding justices visited nine elementary, middle, and high schools this spring to present...

Chief Justice

Courts of Appeal

Los Angeles County: Presiding Justice Lee Smalley Edmon, 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 3, visits Normandie Avenue Elementary to present their award.

http://www.courts.ca.gov/34538.htm

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

graphic of pencils black and white with one blue standing out text reads bench diversity survey

News Release - August 19, 2020

Justice Laurie Zelon to Retire from Second Appellate District

Jurist known for her intelligence, skill, and tireless commitment to expanding access to justice

Justice Zelon bio

Second Appellate District

Courts of Appeal

News Release - March 8, 2017

Justice Kathryn Mickle Werdegar Announces Retirement from State Supreme Court

Justice Kathryn M. Werdegar today announced her retirement from the Supreme Court of California effective August 31, 2017, after 23 years on the high court and 55 years of public service.

Justice Werdegar's Bio

Supreme Court of California

Published Opinions

Supreme Court

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

Judicial demographic data

Judicial Diversity Toolkit

Judicial Mentorship Program

Chart showing demographics of California justices and judges over the last 16 years

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.

Judicial Council