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event - September 9, 2021

Supreme Court Oral Arguments For September 9, 2021

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event - October 5, 2021

Supreme Court Oral Arguments for October 5, 2021

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event - November 3, 2021

Supreme Court Oral Arguments for November 3, 2021

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event - December 7, 2021

Supreme Court Oral Argument for December 7, 2021

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News Release - November 10, 2020

Hearing to Consider Martin J. Jenkins (Ret.) to California Supreme Court

Link to Commission materials here.

SAN FRANCISCO—The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a hearing today starting at 1 p.m. to consider the appointment of Justice Martin J. Jenkins (Ret.) to the Supreme Court of California.

California Supreme Court

News Release - November 10, 2020

Justice Martin J. Jenkins Sworn In to California Supreme Court

Praised for his "brilliant intellect, first-class temperament, and boundless humanity," Justice Jenkins makes history as the first openly gay California Supreme Court justice and only the third African American man to serve on the state’s highest court.

Photo Album: Martin Jenkins Confirmed to California Supreme Court

California Supreme Court

Feature - December 31, 2020

Courts Help Put New Laws into Effect

Hundreds of new laws went into effect Jan. 1, including many that will protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians.

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Child Welfare

Keeping Kids In School

Criminal Justice Reform

Jury Duty

Juvenile Justice

Feature - May 10, 2016

Youth Courts Helping Keep Kids in School

Youth court leaders, judges, youth court staff, volunteers, education and youth-focused organizations, and community service leaders will gather in Santa Cruz this June to exchange information on best practices for youth courts.

Peer/Youth Courts Website

2016 Youth Court Summit (PDF)

California Association of Youth Courts

Video: Cheif Justice Cantil-Sakuaye Speaks at Marin YMCA on Youth Courts

Collaborative Courts

Marin

L.A. Superior Court Judge David Wesley is the president of the state's association of youth courts (CAYC). Judicial Council staff organize an annual summit for youth courts throughout the state.

Feature - March 28, 2016

Proposition 47 in the Courts: Workload Impacts

California superior courts received more than 200,000 petitions for resentencing or applications for reclassification during the first 13 months after voters approved Proposition 47.

Judicial Council Staff Report: Prop 47 First Year Impacts

Prop 47 Filings: Detailed Data

More About Prop 47

Criminal Justice Reform

News Release - July 22, 2020

Ethics Committee Advises Caution for Judges Attending Protests

A California Supreme Court committee today published guidance for judges who want to attend public demonstrations and rallies, citing a slate of ethical issues for judges to consider before participating.

Committee On Judicial Ethics Opinions

California Supreme Court

News Release - July 16, 2020

California Supreme Court Lowers Bar Exam Passing Score

The California Supreme Court on Thursday announced it will permanently lower the passing score for the California Bar Exam and released plans for an October test administered online.

State Bar

California Supreme Court

Bar Exam

News Release - July 6, 2020

California Supreme Court Names Jury Selection Work Group

The Supreme Court of California on Monday named members to its Jury Selection Work Group to study changes or new measures to guard against impermissible discrimination in jury selection.

Jury Duty

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Supreme Court Oral Arguments For September 9, 2021

Supreme Court Oral Arguments for October 5, 2021

Supreme Court Oral Arguments for November 3, 2021

Supreme Court Oral Argument for December 7, 2021

Hearing to Consider Martin J. Jenkins (Ret.) to California Supreme Court

Justice Martin J. Jenkins Sworn In to California Supreme Court

Courts Help Put New Laws into Effect

Youth Courts Helping Keep Kids in School

Proposition 47 in the Courts: Workload Impacts

Ethics Committee Advises Caution for Judges Attending Protests

California Supreme Court Lowers Bar Exam Passing Score

California Supreme Court Names Jury Selection Work Group

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