Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
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.
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.
