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Mar 07, 2023

Judicial Demographics Report: Bench Growing More Diverse

The annual survey of California justices and judges shows a steady increase over the last 17 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color.
Mar 07, 2023

Invitation to Comment: Civil Jury Instructions

This proposal to revise the civil jury instructions has been posted on the Invitations to Comment page of the California Courts website. Deadline to comment: Mar. 14

 

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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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