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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.

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News Release - July 9, 2021

Council Approves Funding Allocation for Trial Courts

Also hears from pandemic workgroup that remote technology is crucial to providing access to courts

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Blue on white seal of the judicial council

News Release - May 15, 2020

Judicial Council Hears Report on State Budget Proposal’s Impact to Judicial Branch

At its May 15 teleconference meeting, the council received reports on potential reductions to judicial branch funding, as well as planning efforts to restore court access and services restricted due to COVID-19 pandemic.

News Release - May 17, 2019

Council Hears How Increase in Funding Helped Courts Expand Services for the Public

The Judicial Council received a report on how the state’s trial courts used additional funding included in this fiscal year’s judicial branch budget to expand hours, reopen closed locations, and invest in new technology to increase access to justice for the public.

News Release - July 28, 2017

Council Approves Changes to Trial Court Funding

At its July 27-28 business meeting, the Judicial Council approved changes to the way it determines how the state’s 58 trial courts are funded.

Meeting agenda and reports

Resource Assessment Study

Trial Court Funding Allocations

Budget Change Proposals

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Judge Lorna Alksne, chair of the council's Workload Assessment Advisory Committee, helped explain how the judicial branch weighs the number and type of cases handled when determining a court’s workload.

Feature - August 26, 2016

Status of California's Courthouse Construction Projects

Courthouse projects in various stages—all require funding to continue. Others are indefinitely delayed.

Council Approves “Complete Next Step Then Hold” Plan for New Courthouses

County Present Facility Needs Aug 11, 2016

Print Report

Court Facilities Advisory Committee Meeting Page

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News Release - August 25, 2016

Judicial Council Approves Process for Awarding $25 Million for Court Innovations

At its meeting today, the Judicial Council adopted a process to award $25 million in grant funding to promote innovative and efficient programs in the courts.

Aug 25 Council Meeting Webpage

News Release - July 29, 2016

Trial Court Funding Allocations Approved

SAN FRANCISCO—At its public meeting on July 29, the Judicial Council approved funding allocations for general court operations and specific costs of the trial courts for fiscal year 2016-17.

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Inyo County Superior Court Report by Liaison Judge Dalila Lyons

Santa Clara Superior Court Report by Liaison Justice James Humes

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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...

About Judicial Branch Funding

Judicial Branch Legislative and Budget Priorities

Fact Check: Judicial Branch Budget Fiscal Year 2015-2016

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