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News Release - July 27, 2022

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye announces that she will not seek re-election

State's top jurist to leave bench after 32 years—12 as chief justice—and 38 years of public service

About the Chief Justice: Biography and Awards

Timeline: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye (2011-2022)

Speeches - State of the Judiciary addresses

Multimedia: Photos/Video

Supreme Court

News Release - July 15, 2022

Chief Justice Appoints New Judicial Council Members

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye appointed one new voting member and four new advisory (non-voting) members to the Judicial Council. She also reappointed three voting members.

Judicial Council

Judicial Council Members

Judicial Council

News Release - July 15, 2022

Council Allocates Trial Court Funding from State Budget

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

Judicial Council

Judicial Council Meeting

Feature - June 15, 2022

Courts Using Data to Improve Services

Data informs decisions on judge coverage, jury duty, and self-help services

Data Analytics Advisory Committee

Court Innovation Grants

Government Technology article on Orange County court’s data pilot project

Judicial Council

Court Innovation Grant

News Release - June 6, 2022

Statement from California Supreme Court Clerk Jorge Navarrete

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye has tested positive for COVID-19 and is exhibiting mild symptoms.

California Supreme Court

News Release - May 26, 2022

California Supreme Court Extends Provisional Licensing Program

Court extends program through December 31, 2022 for both participant cohorts: 2020 law school graduates and those with qualifying prior Bar Exam scores.

Bar Exam

State Bar

California Supreme Court

News Release - May 13, 2022

Council Approves Proposals by Circulating Order

Judicial Council approved 16 proposals via circulating order that improve court operations and services for the public

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

Judicial Council Meeting

News Release - May 13, 2022

Chief Justice Issues Statement on Governor's May Budget Revise

Revised budget proposal includes funding for a Judicial Council unit to provide training, technical assistance, and legal support to California’s trial courts on environmental and climate change issues.

Judicial Council