Budget & Finance | Judicial Branch of California

The judicial branch is committed to transparency and accountability in its stewardship of public funds. This section contains financial reports and information for the California court system. You can also learn here how the court system is funded and about the impacts of the continuing budget crisis in the California courts.

2024-25 Judicial Branch Budget

Enacted budget
Trial Court Funding, Expenditures, and Positions*
State Trial Court Funding Not Distributed to the Trial Courts*
Trial Court Workload Formula Allocation
Judicial Council of California*

* Dollar amounts as reflected in the Governor’s Proposed Budget rather than the Enacted Budget.

Of Current Interest

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero Issues Statement on Judicial Branch Budget | California Courts Newsroom

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The Budget Process

Learn about the budget process--how the California Courts are allocated funds and how budget decisions are made.

Trial Court Financial Policies & Procedures Manual
Trial Court Budget Information
Branch Expenses & Salaries
Revenue Distribution Information and Training
Branch Contracting Manual