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News Release - July 11, 2025

Judicial Council to Consider Court Funding Proposals

Will also consider reports related to court technology, construction, generative AI, language access, and jury service

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News Release - July 1, 2025

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero Issues Statement on Judicial Branch Budget

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on the judicial branch budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero stands at a podium to speak, Judicial Council of California seal behind her, she is flanked by the American flag and the California state flag.

News Release - June 23, 2025

Chief Justice Appoints 5 New Judicial Council Members

Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible

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News Release - April 25, 2025

Judicial Council Approves Updated Workload Model that Determines Court Staffing Needs

Also hears about improvements to jury service, approves a new court technology plan, and supports strategies for ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs

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Feature - January 29, 2025

JusticeCorps Members Join Community Service Efforts in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

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

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Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

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

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Feature - December 3, 2024

California Supreme Court’s Outreach Session Draws Fresno Students of All Ages

Under the leadership of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, the court traveled to Fresno to hear oral arguments with special guests from Fresno schools observing.

Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative

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students standing outside the 5th district court of appeal

Feature - November 12, 2024

Filling the Justice Gap: Expanding Services for People Without Attorneys

Statewide conference brought together members of the legal community to highlight services and tools to help court users in civil cases who can’t afford attorneys

Self-Help Guide to California Courts

Materials for Providers of Legal Self-Help Service

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News Release - November 8, 2024

Judicial Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

Will also consider revisions to adoption forms and plain-language oaths for jurors

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Feature - October 8, 2024

Constitution Month 2024

Third annual commemoration inspires courts to connect with 102 classrooms in 24 counties, including new regions of the state.

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Feature - September 26, 2024

California Native American Day Highlights Support for State's Native Communities

State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council

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California Native American Day

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Assemblymember James Ramos and performers at San Bernardino court ceremony

News Release - September 20, 2024

California Improving Courthouse Sustainability

New standards approved last year target a 12% increase in water conservation and a 15% increase in energy efficiency for its future new courthouse projects