Welcome to the California Courts
The largest judicial system in the country, bringing equal access to justice for all Californians.
Serving California Courts
Find Your Court
Pay traffic violations, access jury information, find a local self-help desk, and much more.
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.
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.
Of Current Interest
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Learn about the Judicial Branch
The branch has three levels of courts.
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the state. Cases move up from the Courts of Appeal and the superior (trial) courts. In support of the courts, there is the Judicial Council, which is the policy making body for the branch. Learn more about each.