Judicial Council

The Judicial Council

The Judicial Council is the administrative and policymaking body of the California courts, the largest court system in the nation. 

Under the leadership of the Chief Justice and in accordance with the California Constitution, the council is responsible for ensuring the consistent, independent, impartial, and accessible administration of justice.  Judicial Council staff help implement the council’s policies. Learn more about the history, mission, and organizational structure of the Judicial Council below

Now accepting nominations!

The Executive and Planning Committee is currently soliciting nominations to fill the vacancy of appellate court justice on the Judicial Council of California. Please visit the nominations page for more information.

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Contact Information

Judicial Council of California
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102-3688
JudicialCouncil@jud.ca.gov
415-865-4200

About the Judicial Council

For those seeking to learn more about the history, mission, and organizational structure of the Judicial Council, view the short video on the right.

Learn more about Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero