Chief Justice Speeches

The Chief Justice is scheduled to present two addresses each year—one to the State Legislature and one to the State Bar. Other speeches may be recorded and posted to the California Courts YouTube channel.

State of the Judiciary Address
Mar 10, 2020 Video + transcript of delivered speech

State of the Judiciary Address
Mar 19, 2019 Video + transcript of delivered speech

State of the Judiciary Address
Mar 19, 2018 Video + transcript of delivered speech

State of the Judiciary Address
Mar 17, 2017 Video + transcript of delivered speech

State of the Judiciary Address
Mar 8, 2016 Video + transcript of delivered speech

State of the Judiciary Address
Mar 23, 2015 Video + transcript of delivered speech

State of the Judiciary Address
Mar 17, 2014 Video + transcript of delivered speech | speech as prepared | Photo Gallery

State of the Judiciary Address
Mar 11, 2013 Video + transcript of delivered speech | Photo Gallery

Annual Meeting of the State Bar
Oct 13, 2012 transcript

State of the Judiciary Address
Mar 19, 2012 Video + transcript of delivered speech | speech as prepared

Annual Meeting of the State Bar
Sept 17, 2011 Video + transcript of delivered speech