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Feature - June 2, 2025

New Riverside County Courthouse in Menifee Improves Service to the Public

Award-winning courthouse provides more space for attorneys, jurors, and litigants; also addressed security and accessibility issues at the previous facility

Menifee Justice Center

Superior Courts

News Release - May 14, 2025

Chief Justice Issues Statement on Governor's May Budget Revise

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

Chief Justice

Feature - April 24, 2025

Glenn County Courthouse in Willows a Classic Blend of Style and Substance

Award-winning courthouse improves services for the public without losing its historic nature

Willows Courthouse Renovation/Expansion

Building California Courthouses

Superior Courts

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

Teach Democracy

National High School Mock Trial Championship

Superior Courts

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

Judicial Council

Meeting information

People sitting around a boardroom making a presentation to meeting attendees

News Release - January 10, 2025

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

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

Chief Justice

Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

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

Judicial Council

Superior Courts

Chief Justice

News Release - November 5, 2024

Court Facilities Advisory Committee Approves Site for New Nevada County Courthouse

Committee chooses USDA National Forest Service Office location in Nevada City as preferred site

New Nevada City Courthouse project webpage

Superior Courts

Google map showing location of USDA National Forest Service Office location at 631 Coyote Street in Nevada City

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