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

Justice Truc T. Do is the first Asian American woman justice on the Fourth District Court of Appeal. 

Council also approves expansion of an online pilot program enabling low-income litigants to request reductions in traffic infraction fines and fees remotely

May 9-13 is Juror Appreciation Week, but courts are making the jury system better all year with check-in kiosks, text reminders, and web-based services.

The Judicial Council has revised rules of court and forms to help implement a statute that expands the use of expedited jury trials in California, effective July 1.

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye responded to a jury-service summons today and eventually was not selected. In the past, she has served on juries throughout her public service career in the judicial branch.

Guide addresses more than 200 questions and topics related to facilities, personnel, jury management, case management and processing, and communications.

At least 31 California counties home to 80 percent of the state's residents have kept COVID-19 emergency bail schedules to help curb the spread of the virus in jails and surrounding communities during the pandemic, according to data from superior courts.

On May 14-18, courts celebrated the single largest cohort of court users in the nation—citizens appearing for jury duty.

California courts are making jury service more convenient for jurors by working around their schedules when possible.

See how new and renovated courthouses are making jury service a more comfortable experience.

Appointments were confirmed to the First, Third and Fourth Appellate Districts.