The Judicial Council of California is the policymaking body for California's judicial branch, the largest court system in the United States. The 28-member body is responsible for improving the statewide administration of justice in the California courts. Under the leadership of the Chief Justice and in accordance with the California Constitution, the Judicial Council:
Establishes direction and set priorities for the continual improvement of the court system;
Promulgates rules of court administration, practice, and procedure;
Sponsors and takes positions on legislation that affects the California judicial system;
The Judicial Council of California is the policymaking body for California's judicial branch, the largest court system in the United States. The 28-member body is responsible for improving the statewide administration of justice in the California courts. Under the leadership of the Chief Justice and in accordance with the California Constitution, the Judicial Council:
Establishes direction and set priorities for the continual improvement of the court system;
Promulgates rules of court administration, practice, and procedure;
Sponsors and takes positions on legislation that affects the California judicial system;
