Skip to main content
Judicial Branch of California branding Judicial Branch of California
  • Supreme Court
  • Courts of Appeal
  • Superior Courts
  • Judicial Council
California Courts Newsroom California Courts Newsroom California Courts Newsroom
  • Newsroom Home
    • All News
    • Chief Justice
    • Supreme Court
    • Courts of Appeal
    • Superior Courts
    • Judicial Council
  • Calendar
  • Multimedia
    • For Media Overview
      • COVID-19 and the Courts
      • Media Contacts
      • Cameras in the Courtroom
      • Public Records Requests
      • Supreme Court Oral Argument Archive
      • Branch Facts
info alert banner:
COVID News Center:

Statewide emergency actions and updates on county court services and operations here. 

Search results

News Release - December 21, 2020

TODAY: Commission to Consider Appointment to Fourth Appellate District

If confirmed, Judge Truc T. Do would be the first Asian American woman justice to serve on the Fourth District Court of Appeal.
Related:
Supplemental hearing materials
Fourth Appellate District
Image
Judge Truc Do

Feature - December 31, 2020

Courts Help Put New Laws into Effect

Hundreds of new laws went into effect Jan. 1, including many that will protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians.
Chief Justice
Child Welfare
Keeping Kids In School
Criminal Justice Reform
Jury Duty
Juvenile Justice
Image
new laws 2021

Feature - August 11, 2020

Los Angeles Court Expands Remote Hearings to Hundreds of Criminal, Family Law Courtrooms

Audio and video hearings now available in 250 criminal courtrooms.
Image
Los Angeles has expanded remote hearings to 250 criminal courtrooms.

News Release - January 8, 2021

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Friday issued the following statement on the Governor’s budget proposal for the judicial branch:

Chief Justice
Budget
Image
lady justice with text announcing 2021-2022 budget proposal

News Release - January 14, 2021

Commission Confirms Appointment to Court of Appeal

Justice Truc T. Do is the first Asian American woman justice on the Fourth District Court of Appeal. 
Chief Justice
Commission On Judicial Appointments
Fourth Appellate District
Image
Judge Truc Do

News Release - August 19, 2020

Justice Laurie Zelon to Retire from Second Appellate District

Jurist known for her intelligence, skill, and tireless commitment to expanding access to justice
Related:
Justice Zelon bio
Second Appellate District
Second Appellate District
Access
Judiciary
Image
Justice Laurie Zelon

News Release - February 17, 2021

Judicial Council Sponsors Bill to Celebrate California Native American Day

​“The Judicial Council of California and its chair, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, are committed to providing equal access and fairness in our justice system,” said Judge Marla O. Anderson.
Chief Justice
Access
Superior Courts
Image
Judge Abby Abinanti, Yurok Tribe member and co-chair of the Judicial Council’s Tribal Court-State Court Forum.

Feature - April 22, 2020

No Classroom? No Problem

State Supreme Court Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar joined Butte County high students on a mock trial presentation and discussion about careers in the law.
Image
On April 1, Justice Cuéllar joined students in Butte County on a videoconference call to discuss their Star Trek-themed mock trial script.

Feature - February 25, 2020

San Diego Superior Court Restores North County Probate Services

Starting Monday, March 2, North County residents will no longer be required to drive to downtown San Diego to file their probate matters.
San Diego
Budget
Image
Services shut down during the budget crisis are restored at 325 Melrose Drive in Vista, giving north county residents access to family services.

Feature - February 24, 2020

Innovation in a Click (or Tap)

Court of Appeal in Fresno spearheads projects to modernize and expand access to justice for Californians appealing their cases.
Court Innovation Grant
Fifth Appellate District
Technology
Ming Chin
Image
5DCA - day BCotta 4-27-2018

Feature - December 20, 2019

2019 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

The Judicial Council of California marked another successful year in its advocacy and support for programs and funding that ensure equal access to justice for all Californians.
Image
2019 Year in Review 10

Feature - December 6, 2019

Operation Mobile Justice

To prepare for potential emergencies, the Orange County court collaborated with Cal State Fullerton to practice using the campus’s emergency operations center as a makeshift courtroom.
Related:
Superior Court of Orange County
Orange
Physical Access
Image
The Orange County court’s emergency exercise simulated an actual courtroom proceeding, including a court commissioner, the parties, and security personnel.

Pagination (13 pages of results found)

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 1 of 13
  • …
  • 13
  • Next ›
  • Last »

Summary

  • Reset filters
  • 151 results found
  • (-) Superior Courts

Sort by

  • Date
  • Relevance Sort ascending

Topics

  • Show all 481
  • California Supreme Court 131
  • Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye 124
  • Judicial Council 95
  • Access 3D 55
  • (-) Superior Courts 76

Tags

  • Chief Justice 37
  • Civics 28
  • Fourth Appellate District 18
  • Budget 13
  • Judicial Council 12

News and Features

  • Chief Justice
  • Supreme Court
  • Courts of Appeal
  • Superior Courts
  • All News

Resources

  • Calendar
  • Public Records Request
  • Supreme Court Oral Argument Archive
  • Branch Facts

For Media

  • Media Contacts
  • Multimedia
  • Cameras in the Courtroom
  • COVID-19

Subscribe with your email address to receive news and updates

A valid email address. All emails from the system will be sent to this address. The email address is not made public and will only be used if you wish to receive a new password or wish to receive certain news or notifications by email.
CALIFORNIA COURTS NEWSROOM
Judicial Branch of California branding  for footer Judicial Branch of California
  • Access to Records
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy
  • Contact Us
© 2022