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COVID-19 and Court OperationsDec. 7, 2020 Best Practices for SecurityMay 15, 2020

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COVID-19 News Center

The Judicial Council continues to closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 situation. Courts have been advised to follow guidance provided by the Department of Public Health, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit the spread of the virus. Updates will be communicated through local court websites as appropriate. The latest statewide judicial branch actions are updated here. For details about local court operations, visit the court's website using the Find My Court tool.

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Judicial Branch Emergency Actions

The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented crisis that threatens the lives, health and safety of all Californians.

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When viewing the webcast, I see a black video stream. Is something wrong?

A: Hearings may have not yet begun, or the event may be in recess. Some buffering is also normal, which may cause the video player to remain dark while the video loads.

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1) If you are using the Chrome browser, there may be a flash content setting restricting the webcast from playing. Follow these instructions to disable flash blocking:

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  • Select “Allow”, or “Ask first…” and go back to the webcast page and reload.

2) A graphic with some sound will typically be played from approximately 20 minutes before the start of a hearing to enable viewers to verify that their streaming video connection is working.

Frequently Asked Question

How are justices of the Supreme Court selected?

One Chief Justice and 6 associate justices are appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, and confirmed by the public at the next general election. A justice also comes before the voters at the end of his or her 12-year term. To be eligible for appointment, a person must have been a member of the State Bar of California or a judge of a court in this state for at least 10 years.

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Summary of Cases Accepted and Related Actions

As a service to the bench, bar, and public, this Web page includes the full text of the weekly summaries of the California Supreme Court. Follow the Subscription link in the footer to receive weekly summaries via e-mail.

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Week of December 27, 2021

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Week of January 3, 2022

Summary of Cases Accepted and   Related Actions During Week of January 3, 2022 Print PDF The Supreme Court of California has accepted the following cases. The statement of the issue or issues in each case set out below does not necessarily reflect the view of the court, or define the specific issues that will be addressed by the court.  

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California's Judicial Branch Budget Process

Budgeting within the judicial branch is complex, collaborative, and time-consuming and the courts are integral to the process.

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Judicial Selection: How California Chooses Its Judges and Justices

The California court system consists of the local superior courts in each of California’s 58 counties, the 6 districts of the Courts of Appeal, and the Supreme Court. Following is a summary of how judges and justices get to their positions on these courts. SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES

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Court Services and Operations

For details about services and operations, visit court websites using the Find My Court tool. 

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Court Services and Operations During COVID-19

Fifty-two of California's 58 counties have resumed jury trials. Source: Court Service and Operations  

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