JUDICIAL BRANCH OF CALIFORNIA

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Branch Policies & Administration

Engage with the courts through the Judicial Council to better understand how we work for you and to learn more about our branch policies and administration.

Circulating Orders for Judicial Council Action: CO-26-02 and CO-26-03.
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Judicial Council

Learn about the policymaking body of the California courts, its members, attend meetings, and more.

Advisory Bodies

The Judicial Council fulfills its mission through committees and task forces. Attend open meetings and learn about members or initiatives.

Administrative Offices

Learn more about Judicial Council staff and their work, including the advisory bodies they support.

Court-Related Legislation

Search by topic for active legislation that affects the courts or is of general interest to the courts.

Invitations to Comment

The Judicial Council values and seeks public comment on proposals related to judicial administration. Learn about latest proposals.

Research & Data

See how the judicial branch uses statistics, analytics, and research to provide data-informed reports.

Programs

Judicial Council programs and activities are designed to enhance the quality of justice in California's courts.

For Families & Children

Learn about programs that serve the diverse needs of children, youth, parents, families, and other users of the California courts.

Collaborative Justice Courts

Collaborative justice courts take a team approach to decision making, integrating social, judicial, and community resources.

Criminal Justice Programs

Managing Criminal Justice initiatives for the benefit of California courts, justice partners, and the public.

Court Outreach

Local court outreach efforts and the statewide Power of Democracy Civic Learning initiative aim to educate the public about the judicial branch.

Looking for the Self-Help Guide?

Californians looking for information on case types or to represent themselves in court can find step-by-step instructions, court forms, and other resources on the Self-Help Guide.