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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.

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

Data informs decisions on judge coverage, jury duty, and self-help services

Judicial Council approved 16 proposals via circulating order that improve court operations and services for the public

Revised budget proposal includes funding for a Judicial Council unit to provide training, technical assistance, and legal support to California’s trial courts on environmental and climate change issues.

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 9–13, one way the California courts thank these citizens for fulfilling their obligation and making the justice system work. Learn about judicial branch initiatives to improve the jury system in California.

Los Angeles County's online tool is just one of the programs in the state helping parties settle their cases without a trip to the courthouse.

Strategies include providing court users with remote options at various stages of jury service

Takes effect June 30; follows the Chief Justice's rescission of four other pandemic-related measures

Proposed action follows the Chief Justice's rescission of four other pandemic-related measures

Legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform