Court Closures Continue
01/20/10
At its Jan. 21 meeting, the Judicial Council voted to continue statewide court closures for the remainder of the fiscal year. See Video (5:06 mins)
2009 Legislative Summary
01/05/10
A summary of the 2009–2010 Legislative Session, including numerous bills that affect the courts or are of general interest to the legal community. Brief descriptions of 84 of the measures of greatest interest are included.
Promoting Impartiality in the Courts
12/21/09
The Judicial Council's Commission for Impartial Courts has presented its final report. Watch the California Courts News video highlights (5:32) from the council's Dec. 15 meeting. News Release.
Improving Justice In Family Courts
12/07/09 California Courts News (CCN) features the Judicial Council's Elkins Family Law Task Force and how it is helping to shape the way courts handle family law cases. (video - 3:58 min)
The Supreme Court in Action
11/05/09
Watch the California Channel for the state Supreme Court's oral arguments heard in the special session held at Berkeley School of Law on Nov. 3, 2009. See News Release
New Juvenile Justice Campus
09/30/09
Video: The Fresno Superior Court unveiled its new Juvenile Justice campus this summer. See how this project started a decade ago and how it is serving the Fresno community today (4:23).
California Courts News Online
09/09/09
Visit the online library for videos produced by the Administrative Office of the Courts featuring the latest news from the California judicial branch.
Supreme Court Legal Briefs
08/27/09
The Supreme Court of California has announced plans to post legal briefs online in cases to be argued at its monthly oral argument calendar sessions.
Other Publications
News Releases (1998 - current) From the Judicial Council, state Supreme Court, and Commission on Judicial Appointments.
California Courts Review (2005 - current) Quarterly magazine covering critical issues facing the courts, written by experts inside and outside the branch.
Capitol Connection (2000 - current) Monthly newsletter featuring legislative updates, exclusive interviews with legislators, and news on current events in and around the California Legislature.
Fact Sheets Concise descriptions of issues affecting the California courts.
Selected Remarks (2001 - current) Speeches given by California Chief Justice Ronald M. George. Includes State of the Judiciary Addresses and remarks at selected events.
