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"We in the judicial branch will do our best to serve the public in these unprecedented times of a global pandemic and recession," Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye said.

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.

Since the COVID-19 state of emergency issued in mid-March, courts around the state have been holding more court hearings remotely. Now courts are looking for ways to expand remote technology to support community engagement. 

Court self-help centers aim to help Californians without legal representation navigate the court system.

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.

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

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

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

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

Year-round JusticeCorps program trains college students and recent graduates to help litigants without attorneys navigate the court system

Court self-help staff join other local, state, and federal agencies at two county disaster recovery centers to provide resources to self-represented litigants affected by wildfires