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 ...

MONTEREY—For the first time in more than 45 years, the California Supreme Court convened for oral argument Wednesday in Monterey County, holding a historic session at Colton Hall—the site where California’s first constitution was drafted i ...

The California Supreme Court’s work during the 2024–2025 court year took the justices around the state. The court heard oral argument in all three of its traditional courtrooms—sitting in Sacramento for the first time since 2020—and conduc ...

Justice Shama Mesiwala of the Third Appellate District was appointed co-chair of the Judicial Council's Tribal Court-State Court Forum, effective September 15. Justice Mesiwala has served as a justice on the Third Appellate District since ...

During Constitution Week, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero visited Norte Vista High School in Riverside County to present the 2025 Civic Learning Award of Excellence.

The Civic Learning Award, now in its twelfth year, is co-sponsored by th ...

Media interested in attending the session are asked to contact merrill.balassone@jud.ca.gov

The California Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Monterey on October 8, in what will be the court’s third annual outreach session under Chi ...

According to a recent nationwide study, 92% percent of low-income Americans reported they don’t get enough legal help on issues that have a “substantial impact” on them
 
During the five-year period from fiscal years 2019–20 to 2023–24. ...

Throughout Constitution Month in September, courts across the state will partner with K-12 schools and community organizations to bring judges into classrooms, host courthouse visits, and provide civic learning resources for educators and ...

Justice Patricia Bamattre-Manoukian (Ret.) received the 2025 American Inns of Court Professionalism award for the Ninth Circuit, recognizing her decades of service to the judicial branch and legal profession. She received the honor at the ...

The Supreme Court of California today announced seven appointments and one reappointment to the State Bar of California's Board of Trustees and the Committee of Bar Examiners, all effective September 19.

The court appointed public member ...