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News Release - January 24, 2025

Court Approves Amendments to Policies and Payment Guidelines for Appointed Counsel in Capital Cases

The amendments account for developments relevant to the representation of capital inmates before the California Supreme Court, including the passage of Proposition 66, the Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act of 2016, and the enactment of the California Racial Justice Act of 2020.
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News Release - January 16, 2025

California Supreme Court to Hold Oral Argument in Sacramento

Court revives its longstanding tradition after a five-year hiatus; will hold oral argument in Sacramento Feb. 5.
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News Release - January 10, 2025

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero on Friday issued a statement on the Governor’s budget proposal for the judicial branch.
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Feature - January 7, 2025

Judges in the Classroom Outreach Program Celebrates Most In-Demand School Year Yet

Nearly 400 visits to K-12 classrooms have been requested for the 2024-2025 school year, which is the most since the program started in 2020
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News Release - January 7, 2025

In Memoriam: California Supreme Court Justice Edward Panelli

"His unwavering commitment to justice and fairness has earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the broader legal community," Chief Justice Guerrero said.
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Oral History: Justice Edward A. Panelli
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Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public
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Feature - December 12, 2024

2025 California Courts Calendar

Keep track of court holidays, council meetings, and Supreme Court oral argument dates by downloading the 2025 calendar
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Feature - December 3, 2024

California Supreme Court’s Outreach Session Draws Fresno Students of All Ages

Under the leadership of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, the court traveled to Fresno to hear oral arguments with special guests from Fresno schools observing.
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News Release - November 27, 2024

Supreme Court Makes Appointments to Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions

The California Supreme Court today announced the reappointment of three current members and the appointment of a new member to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (CJEO).
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Top row, left to right: Judge Samantha P. Jessner, Judge Michael T. Garcia (ret.); bottom row, left to right: Justice Judith L. Haller (ret.), Judge Brett D. Bianco

News Release - October 22, 2024

California Supreme Court Approves Incentives to Test Drive New Bar Exam Questions

Court approves, in part, the State Bar’s proposal to give applicants, who meet a minimum threshold of performance, a scoring adjustment for taking a test with experimental multiple-choice questions.
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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 - October 2, 2024

California Supreme Court to Hold Oral Argument Outreach Session in Fresno

The session will be attended by students from several local schools.
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