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Delivered at the state capitol building in Sacramento, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero stressed the judicial branch’s commitment to public service and access to justice for all Californians. See the full transcript, video, and photos from her address.

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

Highlights and key statistics from the 2023–2024 court year

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

Council will also get an overview of emerging area of environmental law and climate change and how the state’s judges are preparing.

For the first time, California's civic education community hosts a monthlong celebration of the U.S. Constitution.

Report says use of risk assessment tools, support services, and reminder systems show promise in reducing rearrests and failures to appear

Rearrest rates dropped for defendants released through pretrial programs

Study shows that low-income litigants using the tool were more likely to repay as the amount ordered decreases

New report shows close to 50K low-income litigants have used the MyCitations tool, totaling $20 million in reductions

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.

Council also recognizes recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award