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

Superior court partners with the county public defender on remote hearings and other services for litigants without need for courthouse visit

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship

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

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

Residents along the California/Arizona state-line in San Bernardino County recently celebrated the expansion of services at the Needles courthouse

Recent social media posts from courts and educators in California tell the stories of courtrooms staying open on nights and weekends for the return of the Mock Trial Program, an annual competition held remotely for the last two years.

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

Since the COVID-19 state of emergency issued in mid-March, courts around the state have been holding more court hearings remotely. Now courts are looking for ways to expand remote technology to support community engagement.