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

The temporary amendment, which will remain in effect through June 30, 2026, expands the availability of funding to develop and present claims under the Racial Justice Act of 2020.

Court grants parts of two State Bar proposals to extend eligibility for Provisional License Program and to impute scores from February Bar exam

Court directs State Bar of California to circulate proposed amendments for 45 days of public comment.

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

The Supreme Court of California today announced appointments to two State Bar of California entities.

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.

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin H. Liu will be inducted into the American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) this fall, in recognition of his contributions to social science, public policy, and public discourse.

"Justice Joseph R. Grodin was a brilliant jurist whose contributions to California’s legal system—as a labor lawyer, Supreme Court justice, and professor—continue to resonate," said Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero.

The California Supreme Court has named Erin Rosenberg as the new director of its Civil Central Staff, effective May 5.

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.