Administrative Office of the Courts

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is the staff agency of the Judicial Council, the policy-making body for the state court system.

AOC Executive Leadership

The Administrative Director of the Courts is accountable to the council and the Chief Justice for the performance of the Administrative Office of the Courts. The Administrative Director's charge is to accomplish the council's goals and priorities. MORE »

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Administrative Director of the Courts
Steven Jahr

Judge Jahr served as a judge for 22 years before his retirement from the bench in 2009. He was selected by the Judicial Council to serve as the state’s fifth Administrative Director of the Courts.

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Chief of Staff
Jody Patel

Chief Administrative
Officer
Curt Soderlund

Chief Operating
Officer
Curt Child

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AOC Human Resources/Staffing (data as of May 31, 2013)

Most Recent Director's Report

Presented at the Apr 26 Judicial Council meeting. Includes information on:

  • Meetings with Dept of Finance
  • Branch advocacy
  • Budget snapshots
  • AOC vacancy rate
  • Staff project activity update


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Contact Info

Administrative Office of the Courts
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102-3688
Phone: 415-865-4200

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