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Delayed by COVID-19 for nearly three months in most parts of the state, jury trials are resuming in counties large and small.

The Supreme Court of California adopted a slate of changes to the California Code of Judicial Ethics, which include allowing judges to speak publicly about a pending case if they are criticized for a ruling during an election or recall campaign.

Guide addresses more than 200 questions and topics related to facilities, personnel, jury management, case management and processing, and communications.

At its May 15 teleconference meeting, the council received reports on potential reductions to judicial branch funding, as well as planning efforts to restore court access and services restricted due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Judges now have discretion to backdate modification requests for child, spousal, partner, or family support orders during the state of emergency.

Additions include prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity or expression, guidance on the use of social media, and allowing judges to accept nominal gifts.