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State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council

New standards approved last year target a 12% increase in water conservation and a 15% increase in energy efficiency for its future new courthouse projects

Council will also get an overview of emerging area of environmental law and climate change and how the state’s judges are preparing.

Award recognizes people and organizations for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the administration of justice in California

California made a $60 million investment in this child advocate program, which aims to help the 70,000 children in the state’s foster care system. Photo: Jason Doiy

"Justice Edward Panelli served with honor and integrity over a long legal career and as a distinguished member of our California Supreme Court," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.

State budget also contains a commensurate reduction of 7.95% to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Judicial Council

State budget also contains a commensurate reduction of up to 7.95% to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Judicial Council

Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible

Judge Mudryk is the first openly transgender judge to be appointed by a governor in the nation

Judge Zeidler was the first openly gay man initially elected to the Superior Court of Los Angeles County

Judge Kolakowski is the first transgender judge in California