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News Release - October 24, 2025

Numbers Show the Benefits When Children Adopted by Extended Family Members

Council hears from kin-first adoptive family on its successful experience; also approves changes to court rules and forms to help expand remote proceedings, process firearm relinquishment actions, and provide breaks for breastfeeding mothers in court

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Meeting information

Judicial Council

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News Release - October 23, 2025

California Supreme Court Rules on State Bar Proposals, Appoints New State Bar Court Judge

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled on State Bar proposals affecting disciplinary rules for attorneys and the licensing of members of the military, while also appointing a new judge to the State Bar Court.

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Videos | CARE Act at Work

In California, the CARE Act is making a difference in the lives of people with behavioral health challenges by providing wrap-around services focused on the dignity and personal goals of the people served. Learn more about CARE at www.chhs.ca.gov/care-act/.

Feature - October 20, 2025

Civic Learning Award Presentations Complete Constitution Month Commemoration

Thirty-five schools were named award honorees this year, most received their honor in person during Constitution Month.

Chief Justice

News Release - October 17, 2025

Judicial Council to Hear How Juvenile Courts Help Children and Families in Foster Care

Council will also consider reports on expanding legal services in civil cases, revisions to criminal jury instructions, and updates to court rules and forms

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

News Release - October 16, 2025

California Supreme Court to Honor Late Justice Joseph R. Grodin

The California Supreme Court will honor the legacy of former Justice Joseph R. Grodin at the start of its oral argument session on November 4.

Justice Joseph Grodin Remembered for Shaping Law and Inspiring UC Law SF Studen…

Oral History

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News Release - October 16, 2025

Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public in-person hearings in San Francisco on Nov. 17 to consider three appointments to California’s Courts of Appeal in Los Angeles, Riverside, and Fresno.

Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 8.7.25

Courts of Appeal

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News Release - October 13, 2025

Judicial Council Announces 2025 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Council also recognizes recipients of the Aranda Access to Justice Award

Judicial Council

News Release - October 9, 2025

California Supreme Court Associate Justice Martin Jenkins to Retire

Associate Justice Martin J. Jenkins will retire from the California Supreme Court at the end of October after five years with the court and more than 35 years of judicial service.

Supreme Court

News Release - October 8, 2025

California Supreme Court Hosts Landmark Outreach Session in Monterey County

Nearly 100 students from across Monterey County—along with local superior court and appellate court judges and justices—gathered for the special outreach session, which gave them a close-up look at the state’s highest court in action, and a chance to directly engage with the justices.

Supreme Court

News Release - October 2, 2025

Year in Review: California Supreme Court

Highlights and key statistics from the 2024–2025 court year

Supreme Court

Feature - October 1, 2025

Q&A with Justice Shama Mesiwala on the Tribal Court-State Court Forum

Justice Shama Mesiwala of the Third Appellate District, who started the first ICWA courtroom in Northern California as Sacramento judge, was appointed co-chair of council advisory body in September

Bio: Shama Mesiwala

Daily Journal Judicial Profile: Third Appellate District Justice Shama Mesiwala

Tribal/State Programs: Tribal Court-State Court Forum

Judicial Council

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