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The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on the judicial branch budget for 2024-25.

More than 100,000 litigants have already used the MyCitations online tool, totaling $38.6 million in reductions

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

Alameda court’s program is just one example of how courts use technology to improve efficiency and services.

“This year’s budget represents an unprecedented investment in our judicial branch,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.

On October 21, Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) hosted a virtual Conversation with Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget that includes $1.2 billion in new funding for the judicial branch, including restoring $200 million in previous cuts and making major investments in judicial branch programs improving access to justice.

At least 31 California counties home to 80 percent of the state's residents have kept COVID-19 emergency bail schedules to help curb the spread of the virus in jails and surrounding communities during the pandemic, according to data from superior courts.

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.

"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.