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

Highlights and key statistics from the 2023–2024 court year

More than 1,100 applications have been received for the pilot program that seeks to increase the number of court interpreter employees to serve California’s 6.8 million limited-English-proficient residents

New courthouse addresses overcrowding, security, and accessibility issues while improving efficiency by consolidating services

More than 127,000 litigants have already used the MyCitations online tool, totaling nearly $50 million in reductions

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 13–17, one way California courts recognize citizens for making the justice system work. Learn about initiatives to improve the jury system in California.

More than 100,000 litigants have already used the MyCitations online tool, totaling $38.6 million in reductions

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today delivered her annual State of the Judiciary address to the California Legislature

Close to 50K low-income litigants have already used the online MyCitations tool, totaling $20 million in reductions

Justice Guerrero must now be elected by voters at the Nov. 8 general election. If elected, she would be the first Latina to serve as Chief Justice of California.

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold two virtual public hearings on Aug. 3 to consider appointments to Sacramento and Ventura-based appeals courts.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget that includes $1.2 billion in new funding for the judicial branch, including restoring $200 million in previous cuts and making major investments in judicial branch programs improving access to justice.