In 1926, Californians approved a constitutional amendment establishing the Judicial Council of California to unify and improve the administration of justice statewide.
In honor of our 100th anniversary, we reflect on just a few of the many ways the Judicial Council has transformed the court experience for Californians, including through self-help services for those who cannot afford an attorney; with language access support to ensure everyone can fully participate in our court proceedings; through technology that supports remote access to our courts; and in building modern and secure new courthouses that promote access to justice.
Featuring:
Patricia Guerrero, Chief Justice of California and Chair of the Judicial Council
David H. Yamasaki, Court Executive Officer, Superior Court of Orange County/Former Judicial Council Member
Stacy Boulware Eurie, Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District/Judicial Council Member
Kate Bieker, Court Executive Officer, Superior Court of Ventura County/Judicial Council Member
Brad R. Hill, Administrative Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District/Judicial Council Member
Shelley Curran, Administrative Director, Judicial Council
Special thanks to the Superior Courts of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Francisco counties.
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.
