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The amendments account for developments relevant to the representation of capital inmates before the California Supreme Court, including the passage of Proposition 66, the Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act of 2016, and the enactment of the California Racial Justice Act of 2020.

Court revives its longstanding tradition after a five-year hiatus; will hold oral argument in Sacramento Feb. 5.

"His unwavering commitment to justice and fairness has earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the broader legal community," Chief Justice Guerrero said.

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

Keep track of court holidays, council meetings, and Supreme Court oral argument dates by downloading the 2025 calendar

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public hearings on Feb. 14 to consider two appointments to appellate courts in San Francisco and Santa Ana.

Under the leadership of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, the court traveled to Fresno to hear oral arguments with special guests from Fresno schools observing.

The California Supreme Court today announced the reappointment of three current members and the appointment of a new member to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (CJEO).

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced that the commission today confirmed three appointments to California's Courts of Appeal in Los Angeles.

Committee issues formal opinion discussing ethical guidelines for judges who want to make a public comment on a pending proceeding during a judicial election or recall campaign.

Court approves, in part, the State Bar’s proposal to give applicants, who meet a minimum threshold of performance, a scoring adjustment for taking a test with experimental multiple-choice questions.

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public hearings on Nov. 25 to consider three appointments to appellate courts in Los Angeles.