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News Release - July 1, 2025

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero Issues Statement on Judicial Branch Budget

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on the judicial branch budget for fiscal year 2025-26.
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News Release - April 25, 2025

Judicial Council Approves Updated Workload Model that Determines Court Staffing Needs

Also hears about improvements to jury service, approves a new court technology plan, and supports strategies for ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs
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News Release - April 18, 2025

Judicial Council to Consider Updated Court Workload Measures Based on Types of Cases Processed

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.
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Feature - April 3, 2025

Santa Clara Court Connects Mentors to Youth for Women’s History Month Event

The Young Women’s Power Lunch, hosted by the Santa Clara Superior Court Outreach Committee, celebrates another successful year with more than 100 in attendance, including middle and high school students and volunteer mentors.
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News Release - March 18, 2025

California Chief Justice Delivers 2025 State of the Judiciary Address

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.
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Feature - March 11, 2025

California High School Students Compete to Become 2025 State Mock Trial Championship Team

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship
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News Release - February 21, 2025

Council Receives Preview of New Model Policy That Provides Guidelines, Safeguards on Use of Generative AI by Courts

Also gets reports on effective caseflow management, new courthouse lactation spaces, and court interpreter certification and funding
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News Release - February 14, 2025

Judicial Council to Get Update on New Model Policy on the Use of Generative AI by Courts

Will also review reports and updates on effective caseflow management, court interpreters, partial funding restoration, and courthouse lactation rooms
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Feature - December 31, 2024

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2025

Hundreds of new state laws will take effect in the new year. Here are a few worth noting.
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News Release - November 8, 2024

Judicial Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

Will also consider revisions to adoption forms and plain-language oaths for jurors
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Feature - October 8, 2024

Constitution Month 2024

Third annual commemoration inspires courts to connect with 102 classrooms in 24 counties, including new regions of the state.
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News Release - September 20, 2024

California Improving Courthouse Sustainability

New standards approved last year target a 12% increase in water conservation and a 15% increase in energy efficiency for its future new courthouse projects
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