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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.

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

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

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.

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 9–13, one way the California courts thank these citizens for fulfilling their obligation and making the justice system work. Learn about judicial branch initiatives to improve the jury system in California.

Strategies include providing court users with remote options at various stages of jury service

Takes effect June 30; follows the Chief Justice's rescission of four other pandemic-related measures

Proposed action follows the Chief Justice's rescission of four other pandemic-related measures

Data show steady increase over the last 16 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color

Legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform

This year’s recommended legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform.