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News Release - July 15, 2022

Chief Justice Appoints New Judicial Council Members

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye appointed one new voting member and four new advisory (non-voting) members to the Judicial Council. She also reappointed three voting members.

Judicial Council

Judicial Council Members

Judicial Council

News Release - July 15, 2022

Council Allocates Trial Court Funding from State Budget

The council also approved the latest plan for new courthouse construction.

Judicial Council

Judicial Council Meeting

News Release - June 27, 2022

Fourth Appellate District Announces Destruction of Old Court Records

San Diego—The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One (San Diego) has announced its intention to destroy some of its criminal, juvenile, and civil records under Rule 10.1028(c) of the California Rules of Court.

DIVISION ONE

Fourth Appellate District

Court Of Appeal

Feature - June 15, 2022

Courts Using Data to Improve Services

Data informs decisions on judge coverage, jury duty, and self-help services

Data Analytics Advisory Committee

Court Innovation Grants

Government Technology article on Orange County court’s data pilot project

Judicial Council

Court Innovation Grant

News Release - May 13, 2022

Council Approves Proposals by Circulating Order

Judicial Council approved 16 proposals via circulating order that improve court operations and services for the public

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

Judicial Council Meeting

News Release - May 13, 2022

Chief Justice Issues Statement on Governor's May Budget Revise

Revised budget proposal includes funding for a Judicial Council unit to provide training, technical assistance, and legal support to California’s trial courts on environmental and climate change issues.

Judicial Council

News Release - April 8, 2022

Tuesday: Commission to Consider Appellate Court Appointments

Public hearings on May 17 will consider appointments of Justice Maria E. Stratton and Martin N. Buchanan to appellate courts in Los Angeles and San Diego.

Court Of Appeal

Second Appellate District

Fourth Appellate District

Justice Maria E. Stratton and Martin N. Buchanan

News Release - March 11, 2022

Judicial Council Votes to Retire Remaining Emergency Rules

Takes effect June 30; follows the Chief Justice's rescission of four other pandemic-related measures

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

Judicial Council Meeting

News Release - March 8, 2022

Justice Richard D. Fybel to Retire from the Fourth Appellate District

Associate Justice Richard D. Fybel of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Three, will retire effective March 31.

Fourth Appellate District

Court Of Appeal

News Release - March 4, 2022

Judicial Council to Consider Ending Remaining Emergency Rules

Proposed action follows the Chief Justice's rescission of four other pandemic-related measures

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

Judicial Council Meeting

Covid-19

News Release - January 21, 2022

Council Approves Legislative Priorities for the Courts

Legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

Judicial Council Meeting

Legislation

Photo of Capitol building in Sacramento and words "2022 Legislative Priorities" and "January 21, 2022 Judicial Council Business Meeting"

News Release - January 14, 2022

Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

This year’s recommended legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform.

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

Judicial Council Meeting

Legislation