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As the state's highest court, its decisions are binding on all other California state courts.
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The California Courts of Appeal are divided into six appellate districts, based on geography.
Judicial Council
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Meeting Information Center
The California Courts Meeting Information Center offers online access to Judicial Council of California meetings, presentations, and archived broadcasts.
Of Current Interest
Learn about the Judicial Council of California
Brief, informational videos explaining the functionality of the Judicial Council feature Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Administrative Director Martin Hoshino, and Council Member Judge Marla Anderson.
View on the California Courts Newsroom.
Open Invitations to Comment
Proposed court rules and forms, jury instructions, and legislation will help shape how the California courts and Judicial Council deliver fair and equal access to justice for the public. Provide your input to the work of the courts. View the 48 new proposals currently open for comment and submit your comment(s) online.
2019 State of the Judiciary
In her annual address to the Legislature on March 19, the Chief Justice said current challenges of income inequality, pretrial reform, and equal access require innovation and a human touch from a more representative judiciary.video - photos - transcript