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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.

Court grants parts of two State Bar proposals to extend eligibility for Provisional License Program and to impute scores from February Bar exam

Court directs State Bar of California to circulate proposed amendments for 45 days of public comment.

Justices Goodwin Liu, Leondra Kruger, and Kelli Evans addressed thousands of California's newest law school graduates this commencement season.

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.

The Supreme Court of California today announced appointments to two State Bar of California entities.

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin H. Liu will be inducted into the American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) this fall, in recognition of his contributions to social science, public policy, and public discourse.