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COVID-19 and Court OperationsDec. 7, 2020 Best Practices for SecurityMay 15, 2020

The Judicial Council continues to closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 situation. Courts have been advised to follow guidance provided by the Department of Public Health, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit the spread of the virus. Updates will be communicated through local court websites as appropriate. The latest statewide judicial branch actions are updated here. For details about local court operations, visit the court's website using the Find My Court tool.

The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented crisis that threatens the lives, health and safety of all Californians.

As a service to the bench, bar, and public, this Web page includes the full text of the weekly summaries of the California Supreme Court. Follow the Subscription link in the footer to receive weekly summaries via e-mail.

Summary of Cases Accepted and   Related Actions During Week of January 3, 2022 Print PDF The Supreme Court of California has accepted the following cases. The statement of the issue or issues in each case set out below does not necessarily reflect the view of the court, or define the specific issues that will be addressed by the court.  

Budgeting within the judicial branch is complex, collaborative, and time-consuming and the courts are integral to the process.

The California court system consists of the local superior courts in each of California’s 58 counties, the 6 districts of the Courts of Appeal, and the Supreme Court. Following is a summary of how judges and justices get to their positions on these courts. SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES

For details about services and operations, visit court websites using the Find My Court tool. 

Fifty-two of California's 58 counties have resumed jury trials. Source: Court Service and Operations  

The table below shows emergency orders that have been signed by the Chief Justice. Additional emergency orders will be added once they become available.

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