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November 11, 2020
TODAY: Hearing to Consider Martin J. Jenkins (Ret.) to California Supreme Court
Hearing will be webcast live from the California Courts Newsroom starting at 1 p.m. -
November 10, 2020
Justice Martin J. Jenkins Sworn In to California Supreme Court
Praised for his "brilliant intellect, first-class temperament, and boundless humanity," Justice Jenkins makes history as the first openly gay California Supreme Court justice and only the third African American man to serve on the state’s highest court. -
November 10, 2020
Hearing to Consider Martin J. Jenkins (Ret.) to California Supreme Court
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October 27, 2020
Committee Issues Advice on Social Media Comments by Appellate Court Staff
Supreme Court committee issued guidance about what an appellate court justice should do when a staff member posts a social media comment that violates the ethical canons. -
October 26, 2020
California Supreme Court Approves Charter for Bar Exam Commission
Appointments by the California Supreme Court are expected by the end of the year. -
October 22, 2020
California Supreme Court Approves Provisional Licensing Program for 2020 Law School Graduates
The program will continue until June 1, 2022 unless extended by the court. -
August 28, 2020
Ethics Committee Seeks Public Comment: Ex Parte Communications While Investigating Complaint Against Judge
Draft opinion lays out duties of a supervising judge when investigating a complaint against a trial court judge; deadline to comment is Oct. 13. -
August 25, 2020
Supreme Court Appoints Members to State Bar Board of Trustees, Committee of Bar Examiners, and State Bar Court
The Supreme Court of California on Tuesday announced appointments to three State Bar of California entities. -
August 06, 2020
Court Innovations During COVID-19
Courts have launched new ways to provide safe access to justice—proceedings streamed live online, remote hearings for litigants, live chat help, remote adoptions & more.
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