California’s Judicial Branch

What are Some Unique Aspects of California’s Judicial Branch?

October 20, 2026 8:27 amOctober 20, 2026 8:27 am

What are some unique aspects of California’s judicial branch? The California judiciary is the largest judicial system in the United States surpassing the size of the entire federal judiciary. While it shares a three-tiered structure with most other states, it...

Guide to the Judicial Branch Published

July 29, 2024 8:30 amJuly 29, 2024 8:31 am

California Globe contributor Chris Micheli published his newest book, “A Practical Guide to California’s Judicial Branch,” which covers most of the key aspects of the judicial branch of state government, including the powers and duties of the judiciary, how judges...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Judicial Branch

November 23, 2023 6:53 amNovember 27, 2023 11:05 am

What does the California Constitution, in Article VI, Section 1 provide? It says that the judicial power of the state is vested in the Supreme Court, courts of appeal, and superior courts, all of which are courts of record. What...