News Release - December 1, 2021
Remote hearings on Jan. 6 for nominations to appellate courts in Sacramento and Santa Ana will be webcast live from the California Courts Newsroom.
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Feature - October 27, 2021
As Americans question the capacity of their institutions to serve them effectively and people around the world voice doubts about democracy, it’s important that we strengthen our courts with the right mix of innovation and investment.
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News Release - October 13, 2021
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced that the commission today confirmed Judge Victor A. Rodriguez as Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division Three (San Francisco).
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Feature - September 30, 2021
Highlights and key statistics from the 2020–2021 court year.
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News Release - September 21, 2021
Final opinion follows public comment and provides advice to judges on using court databases to research cases
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News Release - August 20, 2021
Court also appoints members to Committee of Bar Examiners, which oversees development and administration of the Bar Exam and accredits state law schools.
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News Release - July 14, 2021
Updated advice to judges on using court databases follows previous public comment period
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News Release - June 23, 2021
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye appointed two new advisory (non-voting) members to the Judicial Council. She also reappointed four voting members and two advisory members.
“The council’s mission is to ensure the court system is fair and accessible to all Californians,” said Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye. “While our new and returning members bring their individual and diverse experiences to the council, we make decisions with a statewide perspective. The state judicial branch is indebted to their dedication and service.”
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News Release - March 1, 2021
Data show steady increase in women, and justices and judges of color over 15 years
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Feature - December 22, 2020
How the judicial branch kept courthouses open during a year of unprecedented challenges.
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Feature - December 8, 2020
By the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
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News Release - November 10, 2020
Link to Commission materials here.
SAN FRANCISCO—The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a hearing today starting at 1 p.m. to consider the appointment of Justice Martin J. Jenkins (Ret.) to the Supreme Court of California.
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