SAN FRANCISCO—The Judicial Council at its December 12 business meeting approved recommendations from a study on how to expand access to the pool of court interpreters able to assist the state’s nearly 6.4 million limited-English-proficient ...

About 1,000 judicial officers, court staff, attorneys, county agency representatives, tribal court leaders, and other professionals eager to learn and connect on issues related to juvenile law convened at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Lo ...

SAN FRANCISCO—The Judicial Council at its December 12 business meeting will consider a study on the future of the court interpreter workforce and how best to meet the needs of the state’s nearly 6.4 million limited-English-proficient (LEP) ...

WHAT: The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six, will host its educational outreach program, “Appellate Court Experience” (ACE), for students from Santa Paula High School and Frontier High School. 

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. ...

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced today that the commission confirmed three appointments to California's Courts of Appeal in Los Angeles, Riverside, and Fresno:

Matthew Scherb, as ...

During the remote Judicial Council meeting on October 24, an adoptive family shared their experiences promoting kin-first care, a system that prioritizes placing children with their extended family network.

Claudia, Michael, and Cece's ...

The 2026 calendar includes court holidays, Judicial Council meetings, and Supreme Court oral argument dates.

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When You Turn 18: A Legal Survival Guide, produced as a publication of the California Lawyers Foundation, served as the template for a new program for students, thanks to the help of an intern just two-years himself into adulthood.

“This ...

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero began the court’s oral argument session Tuesday with a tribute to former Justice Joseph Grodin, who died in April at age 94.

“On behalf of the court, I want to express our appreciation for Justic ...

Courtrooms across the state will take on a new role throughout November—as places of joy, connection, and new beginnings. To celebrate Court Adoption and Permanency Month, they’ll welcome children and families with food, face painting, act ...

VIDEOCONFERENCE—The Judicial Council at its October 24 business meeting heard a report that a “kin-first culture”—a system that prioritizes placing children with their extended family network—results in fewer behavioral health problems, le ...

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled on State Bar proposals affecting disciplinary rules for attorneys and the licensing of members of the military, while also appointing a new judge to the State Bar Court.

Rejection of Monetar ...

The month of September offered opportunities for California’s public schools to celebrate the U.S. Constitution thanks to Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero’s Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative, and the Civic Learning Award program ...

VIDEOCONFERENCE—The Judicial Council at its October 24 business meeting will receive a report about efforts made by courts, the council, and partners in child welfare to improve permanency for children in the foster care system.

In addit ...

The Judicial Council of California today announced three recipients of its 2025 Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes people and organizations for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the administration of justice in ...

Associate Justice Martin J. Jenkins will retire from the California Supreme Court at the end of October after five years with the court and more than 35 years of judicial service.

“I could not imagine a better capstone to my career on the ...