News and Events
News
The Court publishes press releases, administrative orders, standing orders and other timely content in our News & Events section. For additional search options, please select "See All News" below.
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June 23, 2025
Court Expands Availability of Funds to Pursue Relief Under the Racial Justice Act in Capital Cases; Approves Revision to Payment Policies for Attorneys in Capital Cases
The temporary amendment, which will remain in effect through June 30, 2026, expands the availability of funding to develop and present claims under the Racial Justice Act of 2020.
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June 11, 2025
California Supreme Court Approves Additional Bar Exam Remedies
Court grants parts of two State Bar proposals to extend eligibility for Provisional License Program and to impute scores from February Bar exam
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May 28, 2025
California Supreme Court Proposes Amendments to Rules Governing the Bar Exam and Attorney Admissions
Court directs State Bar of California to circulate proposed amendments for 45 days of public comment.
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May 27, 2025
California Justices Give Grads Lessons in Courage and Conviction
Justices Goodwin Liu, Leondra Kruger, and Kelli Evans addressed thousands of California's newest law school graduates this commencement season.
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May 05, 2025
Chief Justice, Judicial Council Honor Public Servants of California's Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the Judicial Council of California honor the 20,000 public servants of California's judicial branch during Public Service Recognition Week.
Events
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September 08, 2025
Supreme Court Oral Argument
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October 08, 2025
Supreme Court Oral Argument
This is a special outreach session attended by high school students and their teachers as an opportunity to learn about the judicial process.