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The California Supreme Court on Thursday approved a proposed set of qualification standards for experts involved in developing California’s Bar Exam, but the court modified the proposal to tighten the eligibility requirements for those responsible for question accuracy, content validation, and score setting.

Jenkins retired at the end of October after five years with the court and more than 35 years of judicial service.

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero began the court’s oral argument session Tuesday with a tribute to former Justice Joseph Grodin, who died in April at age 94.

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled on State Bar proposals affecting disciplinary rules for attorneys and the licensing of members of the military, while also appointing a new judge to the State Bar Court.

The California Supreme Court will honor the legacy of former Justice Joseph R. Grodin at the start of its oral argument session on November 4.

Associate Justice Martin J. Jenkins will retire from the California Supreme Court at the end of October after five years with the court and more than 35 years of judicial service.

Nearly 100 students from across Monterey County—along with local superior court and appellate court judges and justices—gathered for the special outreach session, which gave them a close-up look at the state’s highest court in action, and a chance to directly engage with the justices.

The new rules will become effective on October 1.

The California Supreme Court has approved a revised application form for use by attorneys seeking appointment by the court to represent indigent defendants in capital appeals, as well as a new, shorter application form for use by attorneys who seek an additional appointment.

The Supreme Court of California today announced seven appointments and one reappointment to these State Bar of California entities.

These amendments are effective immediately and formalize and clarify the court's e-filing guidelines, which the court adopted at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The court will continue its practice of hearing oral argument in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles.

Nine students from the university's Cal Job Shadow Program visited the Judicial Council's San Francisco office and California Supreme Court to explore possible career opportunities in the judicial branch

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.