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News Release - July 27, 2022

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye announces that she will not seek re-election

State's top jurist to leave bench after 32 years—12 as chief justice—and 38 years of public service
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News Release - July 15, 2022

Chief Justice Appoints New Judicial Council Members

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye appointed one new voting member and four new advisory (non-voting) members to the Judicial Council. She also reappointed three voting members.
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News Release - May 26, 2022

California Supreme Court Extends Provisional Licensing Program

Court extends program through December 31, 2022 for both participant cohorts: 2020 law school graduates and those with qualifying prior Bar Exam scores.
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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 - November 19, 2021

Council Receives Strategies for Helping Court Users at Risk of Becoming Homeless

Also approved revision to standard promoting an environment free of bias in court proceedings and declared November to be Court Adoption and Permanency Month
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News Release - November 1, 2021

California Supreme Court Names New Director of Criminal Central Staff

Longtime director of Supreme Court’s Criminal Central Staff steps down; first Latina to head a court central staff named as successor.
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Jessica Barber and Norm Vance

event - June 7, 2022

Supreme Court Oral Argument for June 7-8, 2022

The following cases are placed upon the calendar of the Supreme Court for hearing at its courtroom in the Ronald M. George State Office Complex, Earl Warren Building, 350 McAllister Street, Fourth Floor, San Francisco, California, on June 7

TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 — 9:00 A.M.

(1) People v. Renteria (Cristian), S266854

(2) Guardianship of Saul H., S271265

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022 — 9:00 A.M.

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Supreme Court Oral Argument for May 23, 2022

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News Release - September 16, 2021

California Supreme Court Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar Named Carnegie Endowment President

California Supreme Court Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar will serve as the new president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. His last day on the bench will be Oct. 31.

Cuéllar issued the following statement today:

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News Release - August 20, 2021

California Supreme Court Names Chair, Vice-Chair of State Bar Board of Trustees

Court also appoints members to Committee of Bar Examiners, which oversees development and administration of the Bar Exam and accredits state law schools.
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News Release - March 5, 2021

Judicial Council to Hear Plan to Expand Digital Court

Will receive reports on addressing defendants with mental health issues, how state youth facility closures will affect local courts
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