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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

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

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 12–16, one way California courts recognize citizens for making the justice system work. Learn about initiatives to improve the jury system in California.

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.

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.

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

Also gets reports on effective caseflow management, new courthouse lactation spaces, and court interpreter certification and funding

Will also review reports and updates on effective caseflow management, court interpreters, partial funding restoration, and courthouse lactation rooms

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero on Friday issued a statement on the Governor’s budget proposal for the judicial branch.