- CJA COMMITTEES
Choose From a 2023/24 CJA Committee Below
ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM
APPELLATE COURTS
COMMITTEE
CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURES
COLLABORATIVE COURTS COMMITTEE
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OVERSIGHT
COURT ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY
CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY
EDITORIAL BOARD FOR THE BENCH
ELIMINATION OF BIAS AND INEQUALITY
FAMILY LAW AND PROCEDURE
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
JUDICIAL ELECTIONS
JUDICIAL ETHICS
JUDICIAL FAIRNESS
JUDICIAL OUTREACH
JUVENILE COURT JUDGES OF CALIFORNIA
MENTAL HEALTH
MIDYEAR CONFERENCE PLANNING
MINDFULNESS & WELLNESS
PROBATE
RESPONSE TO UNFAIR CRITICISM
RETIRED JUDICIAL OFFICERS
CJA committees offer the opportunity to meet and work with outstanding judges and bench officers throughout the state. The committees also include the opportunity to take a leadership role in our profession and in our organization.
Most CJA committees are open to any active or retired judge, commissioner or referee, although some are selected by Association committees themselves. Committee workloads and schedules vary widely, depending on the events of each year. Some meet during the Annual Meeting and at other times as necessary, others have regular face-to-face meetings. Many also work by telephone conference calls, and e-mail. A few are specialized and require a multi-year commitment.
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ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM
Plans and coordinates the educational seminars for the Annual Meetings.
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APPELLATE COURTS COMMITTEE
The Appellate Courts Committee makes recommendations to the CJA Board on matters of particular interest to appellate judges.
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CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURES
Advises the Executive Board on pending legislation, current issues, and needed improvements in civil law & procedure.
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COLLABORATIVE COURTS COMMITTEE
The Collaborative Courts Committee develops short- and long-term projects with the goal of establishing blueprints for implementing collaborative courts in large, medium and small counties who wish to expand their collaborative courts.
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OVERSIGHT
Advises the Executive Board on compensation & benefits issues and reviews suggestions from membership for CJA action, including JRS I & II issues.
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COURT ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Advises the Executive Board on pending legislation, current issues, and needed improvements in court administration.
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CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Advises the Executive Board on pending legislation, current issues, and improvements in criminal law & procedure.
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY
The Committee will promote diversity and inclusivity on issues of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity on the state and local level through education and outreach, and provide support to members who are impacted by issues of diversity and inclusivity.
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EDITORIAL BOARD FOR THE BENCH
Oversees the editorial calendar of the CJA quarterly magazine “The Bench” and solicits articles, authors and content consistent with the goals and efforts of CJA.
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ELIMINATION OF BIAS AND INEQUALITY
The Committee on the Elimination of Bias and Inequality in the Judiciary works to identify sources of bias and inequality within the judicial system and makes recommendations for the appropriate actions necessary to eradicate them.
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FAMILY LAW AND PROCEDURE
Advises the Executive Board and the CJA on current trends, proposed changes, and areas needing improvement in family law.
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Broadens scope of existing contacts with legislative and executive branches, and insures legislators remain aware of judiciary's role and needs in gov't and the effects of legislative action on justice.
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JUDICIAL ELECTIONS
Sponsors campaign workshops in election years, responds to questions on campaign issues, updates the Judicial Elections Handbook, and reviews legislation which affects judicial elections.
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JUDICIAL ETHICS
Maintains a hotline to interpret the Code of Judicial Ethics for CJA members, publishes opinions and the annual Judicial Ethics Update, andparticipates in judicial education.
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JUDICIAL FAIRNESS
To promptly and strategically respond to unfair criticism and false and misleading information against justices, judges and the judiciary and stand together to affirm the independence of the judiciary.
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JUDICIAL OUTREACH
Judicial outreach programs are organized efforts by judges to educate the public about the work of the courts. Judicial outreach promotes trust and confidence in the administration of justice. The mission of this CJA Committee is to identify, enhance and popularize judicial outreach programs.
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JUVENILE COURT JUDGES OF CALIFORNIA
All CJA members who are juvenile court judges are automatically considered members of the JCJC.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Advises the Executive Board on legislation, current issues & needed improvements in mental health.
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MIDYEAR CONFERENCE PLANNING
Plans and coordinates the educational seminars for the Midyear Conference.
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MINDFULNESS & WELLNESS
Collaborates with other organizations and program providers to assist judicial officers and develops and maintains mindfulness as a path towards well-being, improved performance, and to achieve a more satisfying professional and personal life.
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PROBATE
Advises the Executive Board on legislation, current issues & needed improvements in probate.
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RESPONSE TO UNFAIR CRITICISM
Advises and assists judges in responding to unjustified adverse publicity or criticism which substantially and negatively affects the judge, the judiciary, or the legal system.
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RETIRED JUDICIAL OFFICERS
Reviews CJA policy and programs for retired judges and reviews legislation affecting ADR.
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