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Feature - December 16, 2025

Judicial Council Honors 2025 Distinguished Service and Aranda Access to Justice Award Recipients

See photos and videos from the awards presentation to honor this year’s recipients recognized for their extraordinary leadership, contributions to court administration, and increasing access to justice in California.
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Fromthecourts - December 12, 2025

Superior Court of Los Angeles County Unveils Court Commons, A New Pop-Up Exhibit Designed to Demystify the Court System

After two years of development, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County has officially launched Court Commons, a new pop-up community resource center designed to demystify the court system by engaging with Los Angeles County residents directly in their communities with on-the-spot resources and accessible civics education, Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II announced today.

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News Release - December 12, 2025

Judicial Council to Continue Efforts to Improve the Availability of Court Interpreters

Also approved recommendations to help expand supervised waiting rooms for children whose parents or guardians are attending court proceedings
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Foreword from Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero

As Chief Justice of California, I am honored to serve as chair of the Judicial Council of California, the policymaking body for our state’s judicial branch.

Fromthecourts - December 9, 2025

Young Women’s Power Lunch: Empowering Futures Through Mentorship

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, hosted its 8th Young Women’s Power Lunch.  This more intimate lunch brought together young women from Gunderson High School, Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy, and Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy to connect with mentors including female judicial officers, attorneys, peace officers and local leaders.

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Feature - December 9, 2025

Return of Beyond the Bench Conference Encourages Collaboration to Support Children, Families, and Communities in California

The council’s multidisciplinary conference returned to an in-person event after a six-year hiatus, providing educational and networking opportunities for professionals working in juvenile courts.
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Feature - December 9, 2025

A Month of Celebrations: Courts Finalize Hundreds of Adoptions Statewide

Courts celebrated more than 300 children finding forever homes through heartfelt ceremonies and community events
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Following are this year's highlights of the judicial branch actions, initiatives, and achievements that helped to improve access to justice for the people of California. 

Fromthecourts - December 8, 2025

Notice of Case Management System Upgrade

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News Release - December 5, 2025

Judicial Council to Consider Ways to Increase the Availability of Court Interpreters

Will also consider recommendations related to trial court funding, children's waiting rooms, and the council’s legislative priorities
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News Release - December 4, 2025

Video: California Supreme Court Honors Retired Justice Martin Jenkins

Jenkins retired at the end of October after five years with the court and more than 35 years of judicial service.
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Under the leadership of the Chief Justice and in accordance with the California Constitution, the Judicial Council is responsible for ensuring the consistent, independent, impartial, and accessible administration of justice.

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