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News Release - December 8, 2022

California Supreme Court Pays Tribute to Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye

California Supreme Court justices honored Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye at the end of Wednesday's oral argument session—her last before her term ends Jan. 2.

Timeline: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye (2011-2022)

Video: The Leadership of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye Walks In for oral argument

News Release - October 11, 2022

Commission Confirms Appointment to Court of Appeal in Santa Ana

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced that the commission today unanimously confirmed the appointment of Judge Thomas Delaney as associate justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three (Santa Ana).

Fourth Appellate District

Chief Justice

News Release - September 22, 2022

California Courts to Honor California Native American Day

State judicial branch, local court employees will be first public workers to celebrate “California Native American Day” as an official holiday.

Members of the Judicial Council's Tribal Court-State Court Forum

News Release - August 10, 2022

Commission Confirms Appointment to Court of Appeal

Justice Jeremy M. Goldman joins the First District Court of Appeal in San Francisco.

Commission On Judicial Appointments

First Appellate District

News Release - July 6, 2022

Commission to Consider Appellate Court Appointments

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

Commission On Judicial Appointments

Third Appellate District

Second Appellate District

News Release - June 22, 2022

Wednesday: Commission to Consider Appellate Court Appointment

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a public hearing on Aug. 10 to consider an appointment to the San Francisco-based appeals court.

Chief Justice

First Appellate District

Commission On Judicial Appointments

News Release - June 16, 2022

Commission Confirms Appointment to Court of Appeal

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced the commission today confirmed Judge Joanne Motoike to the Santa Ana-based appellate court.

Fourth Appellate District

Chief Justice

News Release - June 15, 2022

Chief Justice Names Members to Appellate Court Workgroup

The workgroup, chaired by First District Administrative Presiding Justice Jim Humes, will report back to the Chief Justice by early 2023.

Chief Justice

News Release - June 9, 2022

Chief Justice Announces New Workgroup to Enhance Timely Judgments in Appellate Courts

California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye today named First District Administrative Presiding Justice Jim Humes as chair of the Appellate Caseflow Workgroup to review Courts of Appeal workflow, policies, procedures, and case management processes to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in rendering timely judgments.

Chief Justice

Courts of Appeal

News Release - May 13, 2022

Chief Justice Issues Statement on Governor's May Budget Revise

Revised budget proposal includes funding for a Judicial Council unit to provide training, technical assistance, and legal support to California’s trial courts on environmental and climate change issues.

Judicial Council

News Release - March 3, 2022

California Chief Justice Rescinds Temporary Emergency Measures

Four emergency measures will be rescinded effective April 30, governing extensions of time for preliminary hearings and civil trials, the use of technology, and fast-tracking local court rules.

Chief Justice

Covid-19