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

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

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

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.

Since the COVID-19 state of emergency issued in mid-March, courts around the state have been holding more court hearings remotely. Now courts are looking for ways to expand remote technology to support community engagement. 

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.