California Courts

As we mark the Judicial Council’s 100th anniversary, we’re highlighting ways we’ve helped transform the court experience for Californians—from expanded self-help and language access services to technology and modern, secure courthouses. youtube.com/watch?v=EhrXLm…

A recent statewide technology summit convened hundreds of court professionals from around the state to talk about cybersecurity and how using artificial intelligence (AI) data can improve efficiency and benefit court users. newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/courts-us…

Since March 2022, California courts have hosted more than 6 million proceedings using remote technology. As we celebrate the Judicial Council’s 100th anniversary, we’re spotlighting how we’ve transformed the court experience for Californians. youtu.be/EhrXLm-p_oA?si…

The Judicial Council's Language Access is hosting another free webinar: Discover the Workforce Pilot Program & Become a #Courtinterpreter on March 27. Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/y7475asb

The California Judicial Center Library’s latest exhibition is a celebration of California women in law, including trailblazing judicial officers at all court levels. newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/californi…

2026 Judicial Demographic Report: California Bench Continues to Grow More Diverse - data show steady increase over the last 20 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/2026-judi…

For the 14th consecutive year, state public schools are invited to apply for a California Civic Learning Award, co-sponsored by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and @CADeptEd State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. @POWofDemocracy newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/2026-civi…

Council Approves Funding for Technology Projects to Improve Services for the Public Also received reports on the state budget and the benefits of remote proceedings--see other meeting actions in this recap: newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/council-a…

Today’s Judicial Council meeting starts soon. Council to receive reports and updates on remote proceedings, the state budget, court technology funding, education for judges and court staff, and more. See agenda, reports, & watch meeting live jcc.granicus.com/player/event/5…

Report Shows Strong Support for Remote Court Proceedings At its Feb 20 business meeting, the Judicial Council will receive reports and updates on remote proceedings, the state budget, court technology funding, education for judges and court staff, and more newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/report-sh…

California courts will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day.

Save a Trip to the Courthouse: Contest Your Traffic Ticket Online Ticket holders in a select--but growing number of California courts--can request an online trial for traffic citations and submit a written statement and upload evidence online. newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/save-trip…

California courts will be closed on Thursday, February 12 in observance of Lincoln's Birthday.

This February is #BlackHistoryMonth. Learn more about historical milestones including landmark court cases and legislation, prominent African American citizens, and African American jurists who have impacted California history in our interactive timeline. newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/milestone…

Learn how @SFSuperiorCourt's collaborative court approach can help 18–25 year olds turn their lives around and prepare them for adulthood. newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/building-…

California courts will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero on Friday issued a statement on the @CAgovernor's budget proposal for the judicial branch. newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/californi…

Hundreds of new California laws will take effect in 2026. Here are a few worth noting. newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/new-calif…

California courts will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in observance of New Year's Day.

#CAJudicialCouncil 2025 Year in Review highlights how California’s Chief Justice, the Judicial Council, and the courts continued their efforts to improve court operations, enhance services, and expand access to the justice system for the public. newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/2025-year…