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1. selfhelp.courts.ca.gov › court-basics › how-courts-workHow courts work | California Courts | Self Help Guide

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   Trial courts are also called "superior courts." In the trial or superior court, a judge, and sometimes a jury, hears testimony and evidence and decides a case by applying the law to the facts of the case. Superior courts handle: All civil cases (family law, probate, juvenile, and other civil cases); All criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors ...

   • California Courts Overview

     The judicial branch budget is 1.5% of the State's General...

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     Most of the legal issues in state courts relate to state...

2. supreme.courts.ca.gov › california-courts-overviewCalifornia Courts Overview - Supreme Court of California

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   The judicial branch budget is 1.5% of the State's General Fund. The vast majority of cases in the California courts begin in one of the 58 superior, or trial, courts, which reside in each of the state’s 58 counties. With approximately 500 court buildings throughout the state, these courts hear both civil and criminal cases as well as family ...

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   The Judicial Council does not provide individual jury summons information. You will need to contact your local court for those details; however, for more general information about jury duty, or if you an employer, visit the Jury Programs page. Judges may also find instructions helpful for their courtroom in this area. About the California Courts

4. www.courts.ca.gov › 2113About California Courts - CA_courts

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   • California Courts at A Glance
   • Jury Service
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   • California Supreme Court
   • Courts of Appeal
   • Superior Courts

   Court levels: 3

   Trial courts: 58—one in each county

   Court of Appeal districts: 6

   Highest court: California Supreme Court

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   Jury pay: $15/day starting with second day of service; and travel reimbursement of 34 cents per mile round trip or $12 per day if using public transit

   Approximately 10.6 million jurors were summoned for jury service*

   Approximately 4.3 million were qualified and available to serve*

   Approximately 76,000 were sworn in as jurors*

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   Languages and dialects spoken in California—more than 200

   Percentage of Californians that speak a non-English language at home: 44%

   Percentage of Californians with English-language limitations: approximately 17.4% (approximately 7 million)

   Languages certified for court interpreters: American Sign Language and 15 spoken languages—Arabic, Armenian (Eastern), Armenian (Western), Cantonese, Farsi (Persian of Iran), Japanese, Khmer (Cambo...

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   Justices: 1 Chief Justice, 6 Associate Justices

   Filings: 5490 annually

   Written Opinions: 56 annually

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   Justices: 106 (authorized positions)

   Filings: 20,097 annually

   Dispositions: 22,004 annually

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   1,755 judges (authorized positions)

   Filings: 4,519,099 annually

   Dispositions: 2,530,438

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5. selfhelp.courts.ca.gov › legal-research › case-lawResearch cases | California Courts | Self Help Guide

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   Most of the legal issues in state courts relate to state law. So, you will be researching California state court cases. In some cases, like a civil rights case, you may need to research federal case law. If you do use federal case law, you will need to know whether and how the state courts will apply these laws. Ask a law librarian for help.

6. www.courts.ca.gov › documents › California_JudicialCalifornia Judicial Branch

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   The Supreme Court of California is the state’s highest court. Its decisions are binding on all other California courts. The court conducts regular sessions in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sacramento; it also occasionally holds special sessions elsewhere. Membership, qualifications.

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   How do courts work in California?

   • The California Legislature determines the number of judges in each court who serve six-year terms and are elected by county voters on a nonpartisan ballot at a general election. Superior courts have trial jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases. What Kind of Courts Do We Have in California? (Univ. Cal. Irvine Hist. Project)

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   What judicial power does California have?

   • The state Constitution vests the judicial power of California in the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and superior courts. The Constitution also provides for the formation and functions of the Judicial Council, the policymaking body for the judicial branch. The Supreme Court of California is the state’s highest court.

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   How do I research California state court cases?

   • So, you will be researching California state court cases. In some cases, like a civil rights case, you may need to research federal case law. If you do use federal case law, you will need to know whether and how the state courts will apply these laws. Ask a law librarian for help. You may need to talk to a lawyer.

   Research cases | California Courts | Self Help Guide

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   What does the California Judicial Council do?

   • It is chaired by the California Supreme Court Chief Justice. The California Constitution directs the Judicial Council to provide policy guidelines to the courts, make recommendations annually to the Governor and Legislature, and adopt and revise California Rules of Court in the areas of court administration, practice, and procedure.

   How courts work | California Courts | Self Help Guide

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   Do I need to research California state court cases?

   • Most of the legal issues in state courts relate to state law. So, you will be researching California state court cases. In some cases, like a civil rights case, you may need to research federal case law. If you do use federal case law, you will need to know whether and how the state courts will apply these laws. Ask a law librarian for help.

   Research cases | California Courts | Self Help Guide

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   What are the three levels of judicial system in California?

   • The California Court system has three levels: the California Supreme Court, the Courts of Appeal and the Superior Courts. These courts are governed by three distinct judicial bodies: the Judicial Council, the Commission on Judicial Performance, and the Commission on Judicial Appointments. The California Supreme Court is the state's highest court.

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   Sep 26, 2024 · The California Supreme Court is the state's highest court. It has authority to review decisions of the Courts of Appeal and its decisions are binding on all other California state courts. The court is seated in San Francisco, and conducts sessions in Los Angeles and Sacramento. The Supreme Court has one Chief Justice and six associate justices ...