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News Release - June 23, 2025

Chief Justice Appoints 5 New Judicial Council Members

Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible
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Feature - March 3, 2025

Women's History Month: Celebrating the First Female Judicial Officers in California

This month, California courts and the Judicial Council of California join the nation in recognizing Women's History Month by commemorating the first women judges and justices at each state court level
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Britannica: Georgia Bullock
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California Supreme Court Historical Society: Rose Elizabeth Bird
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News Release - November 15, 2024

Judicial Council Simplifies Process for Adoptive Parents and Recognizes Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Also recognizes distinguished public service and approves updates to juror oaths
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News Release - November 8, 2024

Judicial Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

Will also consider revisions to adoption forms and plain-language oaths for jurors
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News Release - October 16, 2024

Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public hearings on Nov. 25 to consider three appointments to appellate courts in Los Angeles.
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News Release - October 9, 2024

Court of Appeal to Hold Education Program for High School Students

On Wednesday, the Second Appellate District, Division One (Los Angeles) will hold a special oral argument outreach session for high school students.
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Feature - October 8, 2024

Constitution Month 2024

Third annual commemoration inspires courts to connect with 102 classrooms in 24 counties, including new regions of the state.
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News Release - September 5, 2024

Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, to Hear Oral Argument at Union Mine High School

Since 2000, the Third Appellate District has held oral argument sessions in 30 high schools and two law schools in 20 counties of its district
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News Release - June 26, 2024

Chief Justice Appoints 8 New Judicial Council Members

Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible
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News Release - March 1, 2024

Survey Results: California Bench Continues to Grow More Diverse

Data show steady increase over the last 18 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color
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News Release - January 30, 2024

Commission Confirms Appointments to Courts of Appeal

Judge Monique Langhorne Wilson joins the First District Court of Appeal, Division One in San Francisco, and Aimee Feinberg joins the Third District Court of Appeal in Sacramento.
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News Release - December 20, 2023

Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public hearings on Jan. 30 to consider two appointments to appellate courts in San Francisco and Sacramento.
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