Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye
The Chief Justice is the leader of the state's third branch of government, the Judicial Branch. In addition to her role on the California Supreme Court, her constitutional duties include serving as chair of the Judicial Council and chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments.
Civic Learning
Learn about the Chief Justice's “Power of Democracy” campaign to revitalize democracy through youth engagement in civic learning. Support for the campaign comes from all levels of the judicial branch and from partnering organizations.
Leadership Timeline
Since being sworn-in on January 3, 2011, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye has brought greater transparency and efficiency to the judicial branch. Track milestones and reforms initiated by the Chief Justice, as well as those carried out by the Judicial Council, in this interactive, multimedia-rich timeline.
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Role of the Chief Justice
"What is the role of the Chief Justice?"
Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye explains during the Supreme Court's outreach session in 2017.
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