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Justice Kelli Evans also sworn in as an associate justice of the California Supreme Court

Hoshino will retire on Dec. 31 after eight years leading the council's staff organization.

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.

Court workshops aim to eliminate inequities and biases in the court system to ensure all people feel welcomed, included, and valued

A new judicial mentoring program is expanding statewide, after the success of a pilot program led by San Francisco’s First District Court of Appeal to help recruit qualified and diverse future candidates to California’s appellate courts.

The program seeks to demystify the judicial appointment process by pairing lawyers and superior court judicial officers with a seasoned justice.

Governor nominates Justice Patricia Guerrero to serve as the next California Chief Justice, selects Judge Kelli Evans to serve on California Supreme Court

The council also approved the latest plan for new courthouse construction.

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye released today her annual State of the Judiciary address, recorded prior to the first in-person Judicial Council meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

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.

Long career dedicated to public service

Highlights and key statistics from the 2020–2021 court year.

Group will build on practices and procedures developed during the pandemic.