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News Release - December 26, 2023

How Judicial Branch Attorneys Contributed to the Community in 2023

This year, California appellate attorneys helped a dozen refugee attorneys and judges from Afghanistan restart their careers in the United States; supported civics initiatives; and judged moot court competitions.

Chief Justice

News Release - December 21, 2023

California Supreme Court Amends Rules of Court Related to State Bar of California

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday approved two changes to California Rules of Court and rejected two others proposed by the State Bar of California.

Supreme Court

News Release - December 20, 2023

Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public hearings on Jan. 30 to consider two appointments to appellate courts in San Francisco and Sacramento.

Courts of Appeal

Judge Monique Langhorne Wilson and Aimee Feinberg

Feature - December 18, 2023

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2024

As we turn the calendar to 2024, hundreds of new state laws will take effect on Jan. 1, with many to protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians. Here are a few worth noting.

Court-Related Legislation

Judicial Council

News Release - December 18, 2023

California Chief Justice Helps Dedicate New Imperial County Courthouse in El Centro

On Monday, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero traveled to her home county to celebrate the completion of a court facility years in the making.

Chief Justice

Superior Courts

Feature - December 13, 2023

Tri-Counties Judicial Mentor Program Offers Guidance to Attorneys Seeking Judgeships

Two-year-old program in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties has 22 volunteer judges mentoring 29 attorneys.

Superior Courts

Tri-counties Judicial Mentor Program Map

Feature - December 12, 2023

2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.

Judicial Council

Superior Courts

Chief Justice

Feature - December 7, 2023

California Courts Formalize Hundreds of Adoptions Over Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Joyful families filled California courthouses in November as hundreds of adoptions of children in foster care were finalized during Court Adoption and Permanency Month. Events took place throughout the state, with many taking place on and around National Adoption Day on Nov. 18.

Guide to adoptions in California

National Adoption Day

The AFCARS Report: California

Superior Courts

Judicial Council

a new adoptive father and son in Riverside Superior Court

News Release - December 6, 2023

California Supreme Court Hosts Oral Argument in Los Angeles

PHOTOS: The California Supreme Court marked its return to hearing oral argument in Los Angeles, a tradition put on hold for nearly four years during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supreme Court