Bench-Bar Coalition

Fostering stronger working relationships among California judges, lawyers, and journalists.

Toolkit for Legislative Outreach

Established in 1993, the Bench-Bar Coalition (BBC), composed of judges and leaders of local and statewide bar associations and legal services organizations, is designed to enhance communication, perform legislative outreach, and coordinate the activities of the judicial community with the state. This online toolkit contains information that will assist BBC members in preparing for outreach activities. 

Resources

Information About Legislators

Find biographies, district information, positions on legislation, contact information, and, for lawyer-legislators, legal background and areas of practice.

Court-Related Legislation and Judicial Branch Budget

Find information on legislation affecting the courts, including judicial branch budget and legislative priorities, bill text and history, legislative status reports, and annual legislative summaries.

BBC Activities

Information related to various activities that BBC members participate in throughout the year.

Outreach Resources

Tools for outreach activities, including the Legislative Liaison Project; Day on the Bench program information; bench, bar, and legal services resources; sample letters to legislators; and sample bar association resolutions.

Media and Publications Resources

Find press releases, photographs, articles, and editorials on judicial branch priorities, publications, and court-related multimedia.

Join BBC

Learn how to become a Bench-Bar Coalition member.

Contact

For more information about the Bench-Bar Coalition, please contact:

Governmental Affairs
Judicial Council of California
520 Capitol Mall, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-323-3121, Fax: 916-323-4347

For more information about judicial branch legislative priorities, please contact the Governmental Affairs advocate for the specific program area listed on the Governmental Affairs Advocacy Contacts sheet.