Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and leads of her Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative announce recipients of the top three honors -- Awards of Merit, Distinction, and Excellence.
Presenter: Octavio Jimenez, Senior Analyst, Criminal Justice Services
Six high school students from Natomas Unified School District present Soapbox oration on the theme "The Rule of Law and the American Dream."
California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero opens the Power of Democracy's Law Day Commemoration hosted by the Third District Court of Appeal, speaking on the theme: The Rule of Law and the American Dream. The event welcomed judges, educators, students, and parents to the main courtroom of the historic Stanley Mosk Library and Courts Building in Sacramento.
California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero welcomes Superintendent of the Sacramento County Office of Education David Gordon to the Law Day event held on May 1. Gordon co-chaired the K-12 Task Force on Civic Learning with Justice Judith McConnell, resulting in the acclaimed Blueprint for Civic Learning.
To honor the public servants of California's judicial branch and to celebrate the Judicial Council of California’s 100th anniversary, the council asked six public servants who serve on the council, its advisory bodies, and on staff why they choose to serve. This video features council member Judge Bunmi Awoniyi of the Sacramento Superior Court.
To honor the public servants of California's judicial branch and to celebrate the Judicial Council of California’s 100th anniversary, the council asked six public servants who serve on the council, its advisory bodies, and on staff why they choose to serve. This video features Jagan Singh, a deputy director on the council’s Facilities Services team.
To honor the public servants of California's judicial branch and to celebrate the Judicial Council of California’s 100th anniversary, the council asked six public servants who serve on the council, its advisory bodies, and on staff why they choose to serve. This video features Martha Wright, a manager on the council’s Criminal Justice Services team.
To honor the public servants of California's judicial branch and to celebrate the Judicial Council of California’s 100th anniversary, the council asked six public servants who serve on the council, its advisory bodies, and on staff why they choose to serve. This video features Jake Chatters, the court executive officer of Placer Superior Court and chair of the council’s Data Analytics Advisory Committee.
To honor the public servants of California's judicial branch and to celebrate the Judicial Council of California’s 100th anniversary, the council asked six public servants who serve on the council, its advisory bodies, and on staff why they choose to serve. This video features council member Judge Judith Dulcich of the Kern Superior Court.
To honor the public servants of California's judicial branch and to celebrate the Judicial Council of California’s 100th anniversary, the council asked six public servants who serve on the council, its advisory bodies, and on staff why they choose to serve. This video features Jayme Lee, an associate analyst on the council’s Leadership Support Services team.
To honor the public servants of California's judicial branch and to celebrate the Judicial Council of California’s 100th anniversary, the council asked six public servants who serve on the council, its advisory bodies, and on staff why they choose to serve.
This recorded webinar about the California Court Interpreter Workforce Pilot Program goes over the application process and requirements for participation. The webinar also discusses the steps to becoming a court interpreter, and helpful resources for interested candidates. For pilot information, resources, and exam updates visit: https://languageaccess.courts.ca.gov/
Justice Kelli Evans of the California Supreme Court and Justice Stacy Boulware Eurie of the Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District discuss insights on diversity and inclusion in the courts, access to justice, the roles of judicial officers and court staff, and other topics.
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero delivered her annual State of the Judiciary Address to the Legislature in Sacramento on Mar. 23, 2026. She highlighted the judicial branch’s constitutional obligations, commitment to public service, and promise to provide fair and impartial justice for all Californians. See the full transcript and photos from her address: https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/california-chief-justice-delivers-2026-state-judiciary-address