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California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on the judicial branch budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible

Deadline to comment is July 11.

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on Governor Gavin Newsom's revised budget proposal for the judicial branch.

Deadline to comment is June 23.

Also hears about improvements to jury service, approves a new court technology plan, and supports strategies for ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs

At its April 25 business meeting, the council will also get reports on court technology plans, jury service, and ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs.

Nancy Black helped guide the work of the Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions, an independent committee established by the California Supreme Court that advised judges on a range of modern ethical issues.

Delivered at the state capitol building in Sacramento, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero stressed the judicial branch’s commitment to public service and access to justice for all Californians. See the full transcript, video, and photos from her address.

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship

State courthouses added 32 new lactation spaces for the public, with plans to complete an additional 71 in the next 18 months

Data show steady increase over the last 19 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color