Join us 2/ 25 or 3/19 for a Virtual Town Hall, created to provide information on the #judicialbranch & explain how our justice system was designed to be free from politics & fair to all. Learn more i our #PressRelease: Use links/QR codes below to register!

RT @caljudges: What happens to judges who may not be performing up to the standards the job requires? The Commission on Judicial Performanc…

Do you have questions you want to ask judges about their work? On 2/25 & 3/19, join us for a virtual town on Judges & Politics. Submit questions in advance! Register here: February 25: March 19: #judgesandpolitics #CAjudges

What do we mean when we talk about judicial independence? This infographic provides a quick explanation. #JudicialBranch #CAJudges #JudicialIndependence

Did you know that California's court system is the largest in the country? Learn more about California's judicial branch through our JFC Fast Facts posts, or here on the California Judicial Branch website: #CAJudges #ThirdBranch #CACourts #JFCFastFacts

"Nobody ever went to a game to watch the referee, but there can't be a fair contest without one." The success of our judicial system and our democracy relies on fair and impartial courts. Learn more via @ivpfairfree: #JudicialIndependence #CAJudges

RT @LASuperiorCourt: #ATTORNEYS: The Court announces the expansion of the remote hearings platform, LACourtConnect 3.0, to now include Fami…

What happens to judges who may not be performing up to the standards the job requires? The Commission on Judicial Performance (CJP) processes complaints about judges & determines if any disciplinary action is needed. Learn more: #JFCFastFacts #CAJudges

ICYMI: @CAgovernor appointed 18 Superior Court Judges, 1 in Colusa County; 1 in Contra Costa County; 5 in Los Angeles County; 2in Orange County; 3 in Sacramento County; 1 in San Bernardino County; 4in San Diego County; 1 in Sutter County. Press release:

Jury Summons? Jurors are undoubtedly an indispensable part of our justice system - here’s what jury service means & why you should be excited to do your civic duty as a juror (via Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino): #juryduty #CAJudges

ICYMI: Governor @GavinNewsom announced the appointment of three Court of Appeal Justices & the appointment of 7 Superior Court Judges, which include four in Alameda County; two in Los Angeles County; and one in Ventura County. Read more here: #CAJudges

What if you disagree with the decision a judge made in your case? You may be able to appeal the ruling, but an appeal is not a new trial. The CA Court of Appeals can determine if legal errors were made in the case . Learn more: #CAJudges #CourtofAppeals

If you have an upcoming court date, here’s what you can do to prepare to present your case to the judge: If you are representing yourself in court, you can find other resources here: #CACourts #CALaw

What do we mean when we talk about judicial independence? This infographic provides a quick explanation. #JudicialBranch #CAJudges #JudicialIndependence

RT @StateBarCA: Join us on 10/1 for a free webinar, co-sponsored by @Cal_ATJ, @caljudges, and the #StateBarCA, as we explore the history an…

In CA, Superior Court judges serve six-year terms whether elected or appointed. Here is a quick overview of the judicial election and appointment process: Learn more about the process here: #CAJudges #JFCFastFacts #CAJudiciary

#JFCFastFacts: As part of their training, new judges attend an orientation presented by the California Center for Judicial Education & Research (CJER), where experienced judges guide new judges through basic judicial practices: #JFCFastFacts #CAJudges

RT @LASuperiorCourt: The Court has issued a general order allowing electronic recording in specified circumstances to protect the constitut…

Attention #teachers: The ABA's Division for Public Education & Federal Judicial Center hosted a virtual program for teachers in 2021 focused on judicial independence. Access recordings of the programs here: #judicialindependence #thirdbranch #CAJudges

There are 7 justices on the Supreme Court, 105 justices in the Courts of Appeal & approx. 2,175 judges, commissioners, referees, assigned judges & temp. judges in the trial courts. Find more info on CA's judicial branch here: #CAJudges #JFCFastFacts