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Feature - June 28, 2019

5 Things to Know about the Judicial Branch Budget

Governor Gavin Newsom signed his first state budget on Thursday, which includes nearly $470 million in new judicial branch funding to continue the courts’ steady recovery after years of deep cuts.

Chief Justice Releases Statement on Judicial Branch Budget for 2019-20

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Feature - June 27, 2018

What's in the Judicial Branch Budget?

Governor Jerry Brown signed a state budget on Wednesday that will help restore court services slashed during the recession, fund courthouse projects, and improve access to justice for millions of Californians.

Feature - January 9, 2017

Chief Justice's Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2017-18

Chief Justice releases statement on Governor's budget proposal.

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Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

Trial Courts Budget Process

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Feature - May 13, 2016

Chief Justice’s Statement on Governor’s May Revised Budget

Following the release of Governor Brown's May Revision, Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye stated: "I’m pleased to see that the Governor’s budget is consistent with his original proposal in January—one that emphasizes the need for ongoing and new...

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Judicial Branch Legislative and Budget Priorities

Fact Check: Judicial Branch Budget Fiscal Year 2015-2016

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News Release - June 28, 2019

Chief Justice Releases Statement on Judicial Branch Budget for 2019-20

Statement from Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on the judicial branch budget for 2019-20.

California Budget 2019-20

5 Things to Know about the Judicial Branch Budget

2011–2019: The Judicial Branch Under the Leadership of Chief Justice Tani G. Ca…

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News Release - January 10, 2019

Chief Justice's Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2019-20

The Chief Justice on Thursday released a statement on the Governor's budget proposal for the judicial branch.

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Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

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News Release - January 10, 2018

Chief Justice's Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2018-19

The Chief Justice on Wednesday released a statement on the Governor's budget proposal for the judicial branch.

Budget & Finance

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

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Feature - December 20, 2021

2021 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to challenge the state’s ability to ensure access to justice for the citizens of California. But like the previous year, California’s Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and the Judicial Council supported the courts as they remained flexible and innovative to ensure the justice system was open and vital services remained accessible to the public.