News Release - May 1, 2018 Chief Justice Appoints New Member to Judicial Council Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye appointed Commissioner Rebecca Wightman as a new advisory (non-voting) member to the Judicial Council. Judicial Council
News Release - July 27, 2017 Study: Free legal services help settle high-stakes civil cases A pilot program that funds free legal services for low-income Californians facing critical civil cases drastically increased the likelihood of settlement, improved the longevity of court orders, and reduced court costs, a new study shows. Related: Judicial Council Report to the Legislature: Sargent Shriver Civil Counsel Act Superior Courts Judicial Council