Given the continuing high winds and the ongoing uncertainty related to the Southern California wildfires, the Chief Judge has ordered the Pasadena courthouse be closed to the public tomorrow and through January 17th. As previously planned and communicated to the parties, the Pasadena court sessions scheduled January 13-17, 2025 will proceed remotely. The Court remains open in its other locations and for efiling. If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk's Office in San Francisco.
Many justices and lawyers in the appellate community have lost homes or evacuated. Now is a time for solidarity, compassion, and civility. Help those you can.
The Recorder has State Budget Proposal Includes More Money for Courts—for Now -- Potential wildfire recovery costs and political fights with President-elect Donald Trump cast uncertainty over a $322 billion budget proposal that includes some good news for California's judicial branch.
The governor's proposal also includes more money for increased court operations and employee health costs, a $10-an-hour pay hike for state Supreme Court- and Court of Appeal-appointed counsel, lactation rooms in 22 courthouses and courthouse construction projects in eight counties.