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California's judicial branch uses research, statistics, and analytics to enhance data-informed decisionmaking and increase transparency and accountability to the public.
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This photo album below commemorates programs and events the council has supported throughout the year.
For more photos, visit California Courts on Flickr.
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Statewide Filings Data: Based on data collected for the 2025 Court Statistics Report, the state's court system processes approximately 5 million cases each year.
MyCitations: Since its launch in April 2019 through November 2025, more than 328,528 litigants have submitted requests to reduce their fines, resulting in more than $110,286,008 in reductions.
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In 2025, California’s Chief Justice, the Judicial Council, and the courts continued their efforts to improve court operations, enhance services, and expand access to the justice system for the public.
This Year in Review feature includes the following sections highlighting those efforts:
News Release - November 21, 2025
Deadline to comment is Jan. 5.
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News Release - November 18, 2025
On Thursday, the Second Appellate District, Division Six (Ventura), will hold a special oral argument outreach session for high school students.
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News Release - November 17, 2025
The Commission on Judicial Appointments confirmed three appointments to California’s Courts of Appeal in Los Angeles, Riverside, and Fresno
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Feature - November 13, 2025
Tribal and state courts work together to improve outcomes for Native Americans involved in the justice system
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Feature - November 12, 2025
A couple share their stories of how "kin-first culture" proved successful when ensuring stability for their adoptive daughter, Cece.
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Feature - November 10, 2025
Keep track of court holidays, council meetings, and Supreme Court oral argument dates by downloading the 2026 Calendar.
Feature - November 7, 2025
California Lawyers Foundation joins Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative to support teens transitioning to adulthood.
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News Release - November 4, 2025
California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero began the court’s oral argument session Tuesday with a tribute to former Justice Joseph Grodin, who died in April at age 94.
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