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Judicial Council Index

History

Trace the leadership, progress of historical reforms in judicial administration and the milestones in the California court system, the largest in the nation.

Timeline
Accomplishments of the Chief Justice and Judicial Council since 2011
Historic Member Rosters (1926-2023)
Judicial Council Profile (2006)
Provides general information about the council's organization and structure, history, accomplishments, goals, and challenges.
Committed to Justice: The Rise of Judicial Administration in California (2002)
The first history of judicial administration in California documents the most significant milestones in the construction of the largest court system in the nation.
Trial Court Funding Workgroup
History of the workgroup that evaluated the state's progress in achieving the goals outlined in the Lockyer-Isenberg Trial Court Funding Act of 1997.
Trial Court Unification
Information on trial court unification, including a table showing the unification dates for all trial courts.

Justice Partners

The council partners with other governmental entities and advocacy groups in pursuit of equal access to justice for all Californians. Here are links to top statewide partners; numerous other entities also collaborate at many levels of government.