News and Events from the Supreme Court of California

Photos: The court revived its longstanding tradition after a five-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The amendments account for developments relevant to the representation of capital inmates before the California Supreme Court, including the passage of Proposition 66, the Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act of 2016, and the enactment of the California Racial Justice Act of 2020.

Court revives its longstanding tradition after a five-year hiatus; will hold oral argument in Sacramento Feb. 5.

"His unwavering commitment to justice and fairness has earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the broader legal community," Chief Justice Guerrero said.

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Under the leadership of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, the court traveled to Fresno to hear oral arguments with special guests from Fresno schools observing.

Court approves, in part, the State Bar’s proposal to give applicants, who meet a minimum threshold of performance, a scoring adjustment for taking a test with experimental multiple-choice questions.

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The session will be attended by students from several local schools.

The Supreme Court of California on Wednesday made one reappointment to the State Bar Board of Trustees and two reappointments to the State Bar Court.

The Supreme Court of California on Wednesday made two reappointments to the State Bar Board of Trustees and four appointments to the State Bar of California’s Committee of Bar Examiners.

The court will continue its practice of hearing oral argument in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles and hosting a special student outreach session each October.

Judge Lucy Armendariz, of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, and Judge Monica Wiley, of the Superior Court of San Francisco County, join the court’s Application Evaluation and Nomination Committee.

The California Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral argument in three cases from its San Francisco courtroom.

The California Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral argument in three cases from its San Francisco courtroom.

Make UC a Good Neighbor et al. v. The Regents of the University of California et al. (Resources for Community Development et al., Real Parties in Interest) was heard on April 3, 2024 in Los Angeles.