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News Release - July 15, 2025

Presiding Justice Kathleen E. O’Leary to retire from the Fourth Appellate District, Division Three

Presiding Justice Kathleen E. O’Leary of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three will retire after nearly 44 years of service.
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Presiding Justice Kathleen E. O’Leary in judicial attire in front of Seal of the State of California, leaning on brown chair.

Feature - July 2, 2025

California Courts and Judicial Council Inspire New Generation of Court Leaders

Graduates from award-winning fellowship program reflect on opportunity to work directly in court administration
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Capital Fellows Program
Sacramento State University Center for California Studies
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2025 Judicial Fellows pose for a photo

News Release - June 24, 2025

Commission Confirms Appointments to Appellate Court in Los Angeles

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced that the commission today confirmed three appointments to California's Courts of Appeal in Los Angeles.
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Nominees for June 24 COJA Hearing

Feature - May 23, 2025

Council's Tribal Court-State Court Forum Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Now an advisory committee, the original Tribal Court/State Court Coalition was launched in 2010 to forge working relationships between California's tribal and state court judges.
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May 20, 2010 Press Release - Chief Justice George Appoints New Coalition of Tri…
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News Release - May 21, 2025

Judge Ana España Named 2025 Wilmont Sweeney Juvenile Court Judge of the Year

San Diego judge champions “Kin-First” culture in child welfare system and develops strong partnerships with local agencies and Native American tribes
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Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee
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Judge Ana España

News Release - May 15, 2025

Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public remote hearings on June 24 to consider three appointments to California’s Courts of Appeal in Los Angeles.
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Nominees for June 24 COJA Hearing

Feature - May 12, 2025

Right to Be Judged by Your Peers Made Possible by Jurors

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.
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News Release - April 25, 2025

Justice Richard D. Huffman to retire from Fourth Appellate District

Associate Justice Richard D. Huffman of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, will retire on July 1, 2025, following 36 years in Division One.
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Associate Justice Richard D. Huffman of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, will retire on July 1, 2025, following 36 years in Division One.

Feature - April 24, 2025

Glenn County Courthouse in Willows a Classic Blend of Style and Substance

Award-winning courthouse improves services for the public without losing its historic nature
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Willows Courthouse Renovation/Expansion
Building California Courthouses
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Willows Courthouse in Glenn County

Feature - April 23, 2025

San Bernardino County Brings Legal Services to Court Users in Remote Areas

Superior court partners with the county public defender on remote hearings and other services for litigants without need for courthouse visit
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ABC7: San Bernardino County's 'RV court' brings justice services to residents i…
San Bernardino County Public Defender: A Place for Second Chances
San Bernardino County Public Defender: Public Defender Holds First Mobile Defen…
Remote Access – San Bernardino Superior Court
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Feature - April 9, 2025

Remote Proceedings Have Enhanced California’s Courtrooms and Improved Court Participation

Survey results show more than 90% of participants in remote proceedings have a positive experience
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A remote proceeding that took place in the Mendocino Superior Court. A female judge sitting on the left side of the courtroom, and a screen showing remote participants is on the right side of the room.

Feature - April 3, 2025

Santa Clara Court Connects Mentors to Youth for Women’s History Month Event

The Young Women’s Power Lunch, hosted by the Santa Clara Superior Court Outreach Committee, celebrates another successful year with more than 100 in attendance, including middle and high school students and volunteer mentors.
Related:
Superior Court of Santa Clara County: News Release
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