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News Release - August 19, 2026

California State Legislature Recognizes 100th Anniversary of the Judicial Council of California

On August 19, the California State Legislature passed SCR-196, recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Judicial Council of California. The joint resolution was introduced by Senate Pro Tempore Monique Limón and Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas.

Judicial Council

Feature - August 18, 2026

Photos: Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Appellate Courthouse in Sunnyvale

New building will improve security and accessibility, expand public waiting areas, and increase operational efficiency

New Sixth Appellate District Courthouse

Courthouse Construction Projects

Courts of Appeal

Six people standing in front of a pile of dirt and three shovels at a groundbreaking ceremony

Fromthecourts - August 17, 2026

New Case Management System: What you need to know

Feature - August 11, 2026

Leadership Perspectives: Judge Steven Jahr on 100 Years of the Judicial Council

Former judge, council member, and council administrative director shares his thoughts on the successes and challenges of his tenure as part of the 100-year history of the council

Celebrating 100 Years of the Judicial Council of California

Judicial Council

News Release - August 11, 2026

Judicial Ethics Committee Issues Formal Opinion on Appointing Attorney Spouse of Judicial Colleague as Minor’s Counsel

A California judicial ethics committee on Tuesday issued a formal opinion addressing whether a judge may appoint the attorney spouse of a judicial colleague to serve as minor’s counsel in a family law matter before the judge.

News Release - August 10, 2026

In Memoriam: Justice Marsha Slough

Justice Marsha G. Slough, who served on California's Fourth District Court of Appeal and was a two-decade veteran of the state judiciary, died on Saturday following an illness. She was 68.

Courts of Appeal Judicial Council

News Release - August 10, 2026

Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public in-person hearings in San Francisco on Aug. 19-20 to consider eight appointments to California’s Courts of Appeal in Sacramento, San Jose, Ventura, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and San Diego.

Courts of Appeal