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Mar 14, 2023

2023 Civic Learning Award Nominations

Co-sponsored by the Chief Justice of California and State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the awards program honors schools for their campus and community-wide commitment to civics. Deadline for nominations: Mar. 31.
Mar 14, 2023

For Comment: Presiding Judge Communications

The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (CJEO) invites comment on a draft formal opinion about whether a presiding judge may send a court-wide communication at the request of an outside entity, such as another government agency, a private interest group, or bar association. Deadline to comment: Mar. 23.

 

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California Welcomes New Chief Justice

On Jan 2, California's 29th Chief Justice was sworn in by Governor Newsom to lead the state's judicial branch. 
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