Judicial Council

The Judicial Council is the policymaking body of the California courts, the largest court system in the nation. Under the leadership of the Chief Justice and in accordance with the California Constitution, the council is responsible for ensuring the consistent, independent, impartial, and accessible administration of justice. Judicial Council staff help implement the council’s policies. Watch our video to learn more about the history, mission, and organizational structure of the Judicial Council.

Learn more about Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero

Judicial Council Meetings

The Judicial Council holds six to eight business meetings each year. These meetings are open to the public unless closed under rule 10.6(a) or (b) of the California Rules of Court.

Judicial Council Members

Council members are volunteers and do not receive additional compensation for their service. Most members are appointed by the Chief Justice, who serves as Chair of the Council, or by the State Bar Board of Trustees. Legislative representatives and advisory members also serve. 

Advisory Bodies

To provide leadership for advancing the consistent, impartial, independent, and accessible administration of justice, the Judicial Council must be aware of the issues and concerns confronting the judiciary, as well as appropriate solutions and responses. The council carries out this mission primarily through the work of its advisory committees and task forces.

Judicial Branch Strategic Plan

The Judicial Council of California provides leadership in the judicial branch by using a set of guiding principles, while working to improve the future of the judicial branch by overcoming common fundamental challenges.

Judicial Council Staff

The Judicial Council staff supports the council in performing its functions. Council staff report to the Administrative Director, who serves as the Secretary of the Judicial Council.

Judicial Council Index

Trace the leadership, progress of historical reforms in judicial administration and the milestones in the California court system, the largest in the nation.

Additional Information

Meeting Information Center

The California Courts Meeting Information Center offers online access to Judicial Council of California meetings, presentations, and archived broadcasts. View Upcoming, Past Meetings, and Actions

Resources

Contact

Judicial Council of California
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102-3688
415-865-4200
Fax: 415-865-4586
TTY Line: 415-865-8004