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News Release - March 24, 2023

In Memoriam: Justice Norman Epstein

The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District on Friday announced the death of Justice Norman Epstein, who retired in 2018 after a nearly 45-year tenure with the judicial branch.
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News Release - January 2, 2023

New California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero Takes Office

Justice Kelli Evans also sworn in as an associate justice of the California Supreme Court
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News Release - December 27, 2022

Judge Roger Chan Named 2022 Wilmont Sweeney Juvenile Court Judge of the Year 

Judge Chan credits his experience as a public defender, coupled with his cultural background, for his ability to be the judge he is today.
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Feature - December 16, 2022

2022 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.
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Feature - December 15, 2022

Judicial Council Honors Distinguished Service Awardees

The Judicial Council of California honored five recipients of its 2022 Distinguished Service Award, and a recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award.
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Feature - December 8, 2022

A Spotlight on Tribal Customary Adoption

"It's not really known by the folks who should know about it."
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News Release - November 28, 2022

Judicial Council to Receive Report on Remote Proceedings in Civil Cases

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye hosts her last meeting as chair of the Judicial Council.
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News Release - November 10, 2022

Commission Confirms Judge Kelli Evans to California Supreme Court

Judge Evans will fill the associate justice seat that will be vacated by Justice Patricia Guerrero, who was nominated to become California’s new Chief Justice starting Jan. 2, 2023.
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News Release - September 20, 2022

Judicial Council Approves Funding to Continue Modernizing Court Operations and Services

Technology projects include advancing the use of online and remote tools.
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News Release - August 26, 2022

Commission Confirms Justice Patricia Guerrero’s Nomination as Chief Justice of California

Justice Guerrero must now be elected by voters at the Nov. 8 general election. If elected, she would be the first Latina to serve as Chief Justice of California.
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News Release - August 24, 2022

Judicial Council Announces 2022 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Council also recognizes recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award
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News Release - August 11, 2022

Commission on Judicial Appointments to Consider the Nomination of Justice Patricia Guerrero as Chief Justice of California

Public hearing Aug. 26 will be broadcast live from the California Courts Newsroom.
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