Supreme Court of California

Educational Materials
Learn about the Supreme Court, its justices, and various outreach initiatives.

Materials for education program ancillary to June 3, 2009, oral argument:

Hernandez v. Hillsides (S147552)

• Petition for review
• Opening merits brief
• Answer brief
• Reply to answer brief

Christoff v. Nestle (S155242)

• Petition for review
• Opening merits brief
• Answer brief
• Reply to answer brief

Outreach Sessions
Link to detailed case summaries, legal briefs, and online audio recordings from special student outreach sessions.

Special Session - October 7-8, 2008 (Riverside)

Special Session - October 2-3, 2007 (Santa Rosa)

Special Session - October 3-4, 2006 (Santa Barbara)

Special Session - October 5, 2005 (Redding)

Additional Resources

About the Supreme Court of California
Learn about how justices are selected and the authority of the court.

Current Justices of the Supreme Court of California
Biographical information and photographs of the seven current Supreme Court Justices.

"Inside the California Supreme Court" Video (Windows Media)
Learn about the history, the operating procedures and the justices of the state's highest court.

Visitors' Guide to the Supreme Court of California (PDF)
Brochure introducing the court's jurisdiction, justices, and location. Describes how a case progresses through the court.

Supreme Court of California, Practices and Procedures
Booklet providing an overview of the court's work, procedures, membership, and history.