Feature - April 9, 2025
Survey results show more than 90% of participants in remote proceedings have a positive experience
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Feature - December 17, 2024
The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public
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News Release - August 15, 2024
Award recognizes people and organizations for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the administration of justice in California
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News Release - July 12, 2024
State budget also contains a commensurate reduction of 7.95% to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Judicial Council
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News Release - January 19, 2024
Courts received more than 220 CARE Act petitions since the program launched in October; Judicial Council also hears reports on remote appearances, a new racial justice toolkit, and a program providing free legal services in high-stakes civil cases
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News Release - January 16, 2024
Will also receive report on how remote appearances in civil cases are popular with court users and staff
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Feature - December 12, 2023
Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.
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News Release - November 17, 2023
Building on technologies adopted during the pandemic, the council will research expansion of remote services in family and juvenile law, traffic infraction cases, and in-custody defendant/attorney communications
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News Release - September 14, 2023
Council also recognizes recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award
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Feature - December 20, 2021
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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Feature - June 30, 2020
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.
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News Release - May 15, 2020
At its May 15 teleconference meeting, the council received reports on potential reductions to judicial branch funding, as well as planning efforts to restore court access and services restricted due to COVID-19 pandemic.