Skip to main content
Judicial Branch of California branding Judicial Branch of California
  • Supreme Court
  • Courts of Appeal
  • Superior Courts
  • Judicial Council
California Courts Newsroom California Courts Newsroom California Courts Newsroom
  • Newsroom Home
    • All News
    • Chief Justice
    • Supreme Court
    • Courts of Appeal
    • Superior Courts
    • Judicial Council
  • Calendar
  • Multimedia
    • Media Contacts
    • Branch Facts
    • Cameras in the Courtroom
    • Public Records Requests
    • Webcast Information

Search results

News Release - September 19, 2023

Judicial Council Names Shelley Curran Next Administrative Director

Curran, the council’s chief policy and research officer, will assume the judicial branch leadership role Jan. 1.
Judicial Council
Image
Shelley Curran

News Release - June 28, 2023

Justice Marsha Slough to Retire from Appellate Court, Judicial Council Leadership

Justice Marsha Slough today announced she will retire Aug. 31, capping two decades of service as a judicial officer and nearly a decade as a Judicial Council member and leading voice on key judicial branch initiatives.
Judicial Council
Courts of Appeal
Image
justice slough seated at council boardroom table

News Release - March 24, 2023

Council Hears How Online Tool for Requesting Fine and Fee Reductions Helps Courts and Litigants

Study shows that low-income litigants using the tool were more likely to repay as the amount ordered decreases
Related:
Judicial Council
Meeting information
Judicial Council
Image
Bullet points citing benefits of online MyCitations program along with a graphic of a hand holding a cell phone

News Release - March 20, 2023

Courts Help Californians Save Millions With Online Tool for Requesting Fine and Fee Reductions

New report shows close to 50K low-income litigants have used the MyCitations tool, totaling $20 million in reductions
Related:
Judicial Council
Meeting information
Judicial Council

News Release - January 20, 2023

Judicial Council Allocates Funding to Help Courts Implement CARE Act

Funding included in the legislation will help courts provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
Related:
Judicial Council
Meeting information
The CARE Act
Judicial Council
Image
two women seated in boardroom

News Release - January 13, 2023

Judicial Council to Consider Funding to Help Courts Implement CARE Act

The legislation seeks to provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
Related:
Judicial Council
Meeting information
Judicial Council

News Release - November 29, 2022

Martin Hoshino to Retire as Judicial Council Administrative Director

Hoshino will retire on Dec. 31 after eight years leading the council's staff organization.
Judicial Council
Image
martin hoshino in judicial council boardroom

News Release - September 20, 2022

Judicial Council Approves Funding to Continue Modernizing Court Operations and Services

Technology projects include advancing the use of online and remote tools.
Related:
Judicial Council
Meeting information
Judicial Council
Image
boardroom wide shot council seal

News Release - September 13, 2022

Judicial Council to Review Funding for Court Technology

Technology projects will improve services for the public
Related:
Judicial Council
Meeting information
Judicial Council

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.

Judicial Council
Image
empty boardroom filled with tech

Feature - November 23, 2021

Adoption Proceedings Increase During Pandemic

Recent investments in technology and innovations in hybrid court design help connect more forever families.
Related:
California Child Welfare Indicators Project
Public Supports Remote Hearings
Judicial Council
Image
youth standing with arms around two women wearing adopt tshirts

News Release - June 10, 2020

Judicial Council, Chief Justice End Some Emergency Measures as California and Courts Expand Reopening

The Judicial Council voted to end the COVID-19 emergency bail schedule, as California begins a phased re-opening and courts restore services shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chief Justice
Judicial Council

Pagination (3 pages of results found)

  • « First
  • ‹ Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 2 of 3
  • Next ›
  • Last »

Summary

  • Reset filters
  • 25 results found
  • (-) Judicial Council

Sort by

  • Date

Topics

  • Show all 69
  • Superior Courts 17
  • Courts of Appeal 10
  • Chief Justice 9
  • Supreme Court 8
  • (-) Judicial Council 25

Tags

  • Judicial Council 12
  • Judicial Council Meeting 8
  • Budget 3
  • Facilities 3
  • Technology 3

News and Features

  • Chief Justice
  • Supreme Court
  • Courts of Appeal
  • Superior Courts
  • All News

Resources

  • Calendar
  • Public Records Request
  • Branch Facts

For Media

  • Media Contacts
  • Multimedia
  • Cameras in the Courtroom

Subscribe with your email address to receive news and updates

The email address is not made public. It will only be used if you need to be contacted about your account or for opted-in notifications.
CALIFORNIA COURTS NEWSROOM
Judicial Branch of California branding  for footer Judicial Branch of California
  • Access to Records
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy
  • Contact Us
© 2025