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News Release - June 23, 2025

Chief Justice Appoints 5 New Judicial Council Members

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

Judicial Council Members

National High School Mock Trial Championship

Feature - March 11, 2025

California High School Students Compete to Become 2025 State Mock Trial Championship Team

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship

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News Release - July 12, 2024

Judicial Council Allocates Funding to Trial Courts With $97 Million Required Cut

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

News Release - July 5, 2024

Judicial Council to Take Action on $97 Million Required Cut to Trial Courts

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

News Release - May 17, 2024

Chief Justice Creates Task Force on Use of Generative AI in the California Courts

Work must focus on preserving public trust and confidence in the judicial process, along with accountability, transparency, and privacy for the public

News Release - May 10, 2024

Judicial Council to Get Update on Generative AI and Potential Impact on California Courts

Will also hear recommendations for the Chief Justice on next steps for the judicial branch

News Release - March 15, 2024

Judge Marla O. Anderson to Retire from Bench, Judicial Council Leadership

Judge Anderson will retire April 30, after nearly 30 years as a Monterey County judge and a decade as a member of the policymaking body for California’s court system.

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Feature - December 12, 2023

2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

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

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Feature - November 28, 2023

Judicial Council Honors 2023 Distinguished Service and Aranda Access to Justice Award Recipients

See photos and videos from the awards presentation held earlier this month to honor this year’s honorees.

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News Release - September 19, 2023

Judicial Council Names Shelley Curran Next Administrative Director

Curran, the council’s chief policy and research officer, will assume the judicial branch leadership role Jan. 1.

News Release - September 14, 2023

Judicial Council Announces 2023 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Council also recognizes recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award