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The temporary amendment, which will remain in effect through June 30, 2026, expands the availability of funding to develop and present claims under the Racial Justice Act of 2020.

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday approved two changes to California Rules of Court and rejected two others proposed by the State Bar of California.

Highlights and key statistics from the 2022–2023 court year.

The California Supreme Court has approved a new rule of professional conduct that will go into effect Aug. 1.

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero delivered her first State of the Judiciary Address to the California Legislature on March 27, 2023.

Program to strengthen oversight of client trust accounts will launch Jan. 1.

State's top jurist to leave bench after 32 years—12 as chief justice—and 38 years of public service

Supreme Court ethics committee issues guidance to retired judges who are privately retained about fundraising activities.

A state Supreme Court committee issued an advisory opinion explaining when a judge may accept campaign contributions from a political action committee when the contribution includes funds from another political action committee organized and funded by court employees.

Highlights and key statistics from the 2019-2020 court year.

The Supreme Court of California adopted a slate of changes to the California Code of Judicial Ethics, which include allowing judges to speak publicly about a pending case if they are criticized for a ruling during an election or recall campaign.

Additions include prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity or expression, guidance on the use of social media, and allowing judges to accept nominal gifts.