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News Release - March 24, 2023

In Memoriam: Justice Norman Epstein

The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District on Friday announced the death of Justice Norman Epstein, who retired in 2018 after a nearly 45-year tenure with the judicial branch.
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News Release - March 24, 2023

Council Hears How Online Tool for Requesting Fine and Fee Reductions Helps Courts and Litigants

Study shows that low-income litigants using the tool were more likely to repay as the amount ordered decreases
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News Release - March 22, 2023

Supreme Court Directs State Bar to Expedite New Conflict of Interest Safeguards

Court directs the State Bar to fast-track new, more robust procedures to help identify potential conflicts of interest among candidates for key State Bar offices.
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News Release - March 20, 2023

Courts Help Californians Save Millions With Online Tool for Requesting Fine and Fee Reductions

New report shows close to 50K low-income litigants have used the MyCitations tool, totaling $20 million in reductions
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News Release - March 7, 2023

Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal

April 17 virtual hearings will be webcast live on the California Courts Newsroom.
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News Release - March 1, 2023

Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public hearings to consider appointments to the First and Fourth Appellate Districts in San Francisco and San Diego.
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News Release - March 1, 2023

Survey Results: California Bench Continues to Grow More Diverse

Data show steady increase over the last 17 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color
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News Release - February 14, 2023

Sixth Appellate District Announces Destruction of Old Court Records

The Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District has announced its intention to destroy some civil records pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.1028(d).
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News Release - February 14, 2023

Commission Confirms Appointment to Third District Court of Appeal

Judge Shama Hakim Mesiwala was unanimously confirmed as an associate justice of the Third District Court of Appeal in Sacramento.
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News Release - February 7, 2023

For Public Comment: Presiding Judge Communications

Deadline for public comment is March 23.
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News Release - February 7, 2023

In Memoriam: Longtime Judicial Council Administrative Director William C. Vickrey

Vickrey led the council’s staff agency for nearly 20 years and served three California chief justices.
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News Release - January 27, 2023

Chief Justice Names New Chief Supervising Attorney, Assistant Chief Supervising Attorney

Kyle Graham succeeds Jake Dear, who held the top role since 2007 and served the California Supreme Court for 40 years
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