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Judge Kolakowski is the first transgender judge in California

Work must focus on preserving public trust and confidence in the judicial process, along with accountability, transparency, and privacy for the public

Will also hear recommendations for the Chief Justice on next steps for the judicial branch

Video: Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the Judicial Council of California honor the 20,000 public servants of California's judicial branch by asking dedicated public servants why they choose to serve.

Council Also Receives Updates From Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and its Administrative Director Shelley Curran

Judge Anderson will retire April 30, after nearly 30 years as a Monterey County judge and a decade as a member of the policymaking body for California’s court system.

The council’s March 15 business meeting will be held remotely

Paying tribute to four women who made history in the legal field and helped advance women's rights in California

Data show steady increase over the last 18 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color

With 20 years in the public sector, and the last 14 at the council, Curran has been a key player in guiding judicial branch reforms in areas such as remote court proceedings, pretrial detention, and evidence-based practices in sentencing.

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

Will also receive report on how remote appearances in civil cases are popular with court users and staff