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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today delivered her annual State of the Judiciary address to the California Legislature

31 counties to participate in finals this week in Los Angeles for shot at national championship

Council Also Receives Updates From Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and its Administrative Director Shelley Curran

The council’s March 15 business meeting will be held remotely

The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One held a special oral argument session as part of its educational outreach program Feb. 28.

Paying tribute to four women who made history in the legal field and helped advance women's rights in California

The program offers an avenue for parties to expedite the resolution of their civil appeals as an alternative to going through the entire appellate process.

Courts received more than 220 CARE Act petitions since the program launched in October; Judicial Council also hears reports on remote appearances, a new racial justice toolkit, and a program providing free legal services in high-stakes civil cases

Will also receive report on how remote appearances in civil cases are popular with court users and staff

This year, California appellate attorneys helped a dozen refugee attorneys and judges from Afghanistan restart their careers in the United States; supported civics initiatives; and judged moot court competitions.

As we turn the calendar to 2024, hundreds of new state laws will take effect on Jan. 1, with many to protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians. Here are a few worth noting.

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