Welcome to the California Judicial Branch
Committed to providing fair and equal access to justice for all Californians.
Online Self-Help Center
Find information, tools, and resources to help resolve many common legal issues.
Find information, tools, and resources to help resolve many common legal issues.
Jury Service
Learn all about jury basics or find links to your local court. For employers, learn about how you can support jury service.
Learn all about jury basics or find links to your local court. For employers, learn about how you can support jury service.
Judicial Council of California
Chaired by the Chief Justice of California, the Judicial Council establishes policies and priorities for the statewide administration of justice in the California Courts.
Chaired by the Chief Justice of California, the Judicial Council establishes policies and priorities for the statewide administration of justice in the California Courts.
About California Courts
California has 58 superior courts to hear civil and criminal cases, as well as the Courts of Appeal and Supreme Court.
California has 58 superior courts to hear civil and criminal cases, as well as the Courts of Appeal and Supreme Court.
Judicial Council Forms
Find fillable Judicial Council forms, current as of July 27, 2012.
Find fillable Judicial Council forms, current as of July 27, 2012.
Jury Instructions
Learn more about the plain language civil and criminal jury instructions adopted by the Judicial Council and that accurately convey the law using language that is understandable to jurors.
Learn more about the plain language civil and criminal jury instructions adopted by the Judicial Council and that accurately convey the law using language that is understandable to jurors.
Invitations to Comment
We invite you to comment on proposed changes to the California Rules of Court, Standards of Judicial Administration, Judicial Council forms, California Civil and Criminal Jury Instructions, and Judicial Council–sponsored legislation.
We invite you to comment on proposed changes to the California Rules of Court, Standards of Judicial Administration, Judicial Council forms, California Civil and Criminal Jury Instructions, and Judicial Council–sponsored legislation.
Rules of Court
Access the official California Rules of Court, current as of July 27, 2012.
Access the official California Rules of Court, current as of July 27, 2012.
From the Chief Justice
Dec 17, 2012
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye
Chief Meets with ReportersChief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye has a wide-ranging discussion with members of the press. See Chief in the News.
Judicial Branch Administration
Video: Judicial Council of California
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InFocus: Budget Crisis in the Judicial Branch
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Over the last four years, the California courts have weathered nearly $1.2 billion in cumulative budget reductions. This has had a crippling effect on the judicial branch. The web site InFocus: Budget Crisis in the Judicial Branch was launched to provide details on how these cuts are threatening public safety and access to justice for 38 million Californians.
Court Locations
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Jan 11, 2013
Judicial Council Meeting
At its public meeting on Jan 17, the council will consider a recommendation that four additional courthouse construction projects be delayed indefinitely. See the meeting agenda and reports.Jan 11, 2013
Trial Court Funding Workgroup
The workgroup established by California's Chief Justice and Governor to evaluate progress on state trial court funding will meet on Jan 15.Dec 20, 2012