“The Judicial Council of California and its chair, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, are committed to providing equal access and fairness in our justice system,” said Judge Marla O. Anderson.

Chief Justice

Access

Superior Courts

Judge Abby Abinanti, Yurok Tribe member and co-chair of the Judicial Council’s Tribal Court-State Court Forum.

Feature - June 28, 2019

5 Things to Know about the Judicial Branch Budget

Governor Gavin Newsom signed his first state budget on Thursday, which includes nearly $470 million in new judicial branch funding to continue the courts’ steady recovery after years of deep cuts.

Chief Justice Releases Statement on Judicial Branch Budget for 2019-20

Feature - December 18, 2018

Courts Help Put New Laws into Effect

From erasing old marijuana convictions to helping courts weather natural disasters, track the new laws that will change California courts in 2019.

Court Related Legislation

Criminal Justice Reform

Feature - November 15, 2018

Did You Know?

Los Angeles County's effort to clear a backlog of children awaiting adoption more than 20 years ago is an annual event and started a national movement.

Los Angeles Monterey Park National Adoption Day (Nov 17)

San Joaquin County, Adoption Saturday (Nov 17)

Kern County National Adoption Day (Nov 16)

Ventura Superior Court Celebrates Court Adoption and Permanency Month (Nov 3 & …

San Francisco Superior Court National Adoption Day Celebration (Nov 9)

San Bernardino County Adoption Finalization Celebration (Nov 6)

Riverside County Ceremony Raises Awareness about the Need for Committed Adoptiv…

Los Angeles

Feature - September 18, 2018

"You either self-destruct or you become a champion for others."

A Q&A with Judge Donna Groman, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient, who overcame a tough childhood to become an advocate for California's at-risk youth.

Los Angeles

Criminal Justice Reform

Keeping Kids In School

Feature - May 12, 2016

Courthouse Upgrades for Jurors

See how new and renovated courthouses are making jury service a more comfortable experience.

Courthouse Projects

Juror Appreciation Week

Feature - March 28, 2016

Proposition 47 in the Courts: Workload Impacts

California superior courts received more than 200,000 petitions for resentencing or applications for reclassification during the first 13 months after voters approved Proposition 47.

Judicial Council Staff Report: Prop 47 First Year Impacts

Prop 47 Filings: Detailed Data

More About Prop 47

Criminal Justice Reform

News Release - June 29, 2020

California Chief Justice Issues Statement on Budget

"We in the judicial branch will do our best to serve the public in these unprecedented times of a global pandemic and recession," Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye said.

Budget

Covid-19

Chief Justice

Feature - June 27, 2018

What's in the Judicial Branch Budget?

Governor Jerry Brown signed a state budget on Wednesday that will help restore court services slashed during the recession, fund courthouse projects, and improve access to justice for millions of Californians.