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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 - May 14, 2025

Chief Justice Issues Statement on Governor's May Budget Revise

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on Governor Gavin Newsom's revised budget proposal for the judicial branch.

ABC7: San Bernardino County's 'RV court' brings justice services to residents i…

Feature - April 23, 2025

San Bernardino County Brings Legal Services to Court Users in Remote Areas

Superior court partners with the county public defender on remote hearings and other services for litigants without need for courthouse visit

San Bernardino County Public Defender: A Place for Second Chances

San Bernardino County Public Defender: Public Defender Holds First Mobile Defen…

Remote Access – San Bernardino Superior Court

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Feature - March 11, 2025

California High School Students Compete to Become 2025 State Mock Trial Championship Team

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship

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News Release - February 21, 2025

Council Receives Preview of New Model Policy That Provides Guidelines, Safeguards on Use of Generative AI by Courts

Also gets reports on effective caseflow management, new courthouse lactation spaces, and court interpreter certification and funding

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News Release - January 10, 2025

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero on Friday issued a statement on the Governor’s budget proposal for the judicial branch.

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

Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative

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.

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News Release - October 2, 2024

California Supreme Court to Hold Oral Argument Outreach Session in Fresno

The session will be attended by students from several local schools.

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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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News Release - July 12, 2024

Judicial Council Allocates Funding to Trial Courts With $97 Million Required Cut

State budget also contains a commensurate reduction of 7.95% to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Judicial Council

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