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Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 12–16, one way California courts recognize citizens for making the justice system work. Learn about initiatives to improve the jury system in California.

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the Judicial Council of California honor the 20,000 public servants of California's judicial branch during Public Service Recognition Week.

Also hears about improvements to jury service, approves a new court technology plan, and supports strategies for ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs

Survey results show more than 90% of participants in remote proceedings have a positive experience

Illustrated panels and primary source materials celebrate California women’s contributions to the law and honoring pioneering women attorneys, judges, and justices

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

Hundreds of new state laws will take effect in the new year. Here are a few worth noting.

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

Statewide conference brought together members of the legal community to highlight services and tools to help court users in civil cases who can’t afford attorneys

State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council

New standards approved last year target a 12% increase in water conservation and a 15% increase in energy efficiency for its future new courthouse projects

Council will also get an overview of emerging area of environmental law and climate change and how the state’s judges are preparing.