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Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.

Court approves more robust measures to guard against conflicts of interest involving members of the State Bar Board of Trustees and the State Bar Court.

After considering public comment, committee issues final opinion on ethical considerations for judicial officers invited to celebrations for private, for-profit law firms.

Final opinion follows public comment and provides guidance for judges on ethical considerations when inviting outside speakers and groups to give educational presentations to the court

Following public comment period, final opinion provides guidance for presiding judges on sending courtwide emails to judges and staff

Following public comment, final opinion provides guidance for judges issuing bench warrants or presiding over change of plea hearings

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.

Final opinion follows public comment and provides guidance for judges when consulting with other judges

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye released today her annual State of the Judiciary address, recorded prior to the first in-person Judicial Council meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Four emergency measures will be rescinded effective April 30, governing extensions of time for preliminary hearings and civil trials, the use of technology, and fast-tracking local court rules.

The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions adopted a final opinion after considering public comments about whether judges may provide feedback on courtroom performance when requested by attorneys or their supervisors.   

Also approved revision to standard promoting an environment free of bias in court proceedings and declared November to be Court Adoption and Permanency Month