This law section states that courts in California can create their own rules for managing themselves and their staff, as long as these rules don't conflict with existing laws or the guidelines set by the Judicial Council. However, these court-created rules can't impose taxes, fees, or penalties on legal proceedings or filings, nor can they provide extra payments to officers for their services.

Additionally, the Judicial Council is encouraged to develop consistent rules and procedures for courts across the entire state. This uniformity should cover things like the format of documents, restrictions on filing them, rules about legal motions, and requirements for paperwork needed for trials.

This law says that when a case is appealed, the judge who originally heard the case cannot talk about the facts or merits with any judge handling the appeal, unless the communication is in writing and all parties get a copy. Similarly, if a court is named as a party in a petition for an original writ, the judges involved cannot communicate about the case unless it follows the same written communication rule.

This law states that any new rule created by a superior court in California can't become active until either January 1 or July 1, whichever comes first, after a 45-day waiting period following its filing. The rule must be filed with the Judicial Council and the court clerk, and it should be immediately available for the public to see. The Judicial Council can also set up rules to allow certain exceptions to this schedule.

This law section states that when the Judicial Council, the Supreme Court, or a court of appeal adopts new rules, those rules will become effective on a date specified in their adoption order. If no date is specified, the rules automatically take effect 60 days after they are adopted. Rules made by a superior court follow a different procedure as outlined in another section.

This law states that any furniture, furnishings, and equipment used exclusively by a trial court as of June 30, 1997, automatically becomes the property of that court unless there's a legal agreement preventing the county from transferring ownership. If the county or city made other items available for court use on that date, they must continue to provide them unless they sign a written agreement with the court stating otherwise.

The court is responsible for any items that become their property or remain available for their use, including costs for rent, maintenance, repairs, and replacements.

Every court must have its own official seal, which acts like a signature to authenticate documents and proceedings.

This law says that a superior court's seal can be attached using a press or stamp, as long as it creates a seal that can be clearly seen in photographs.

This law section states that the Supreme Court seal, which was abolished by the 1879 Constitution, is now recognized as the official seal of the Supreme Court as described in this title. Additionally, the Supreme Court can instruct its clerk to create two duplicate seals, and these duplicates will be considered just as valid as the original.

This law outlines the requirements for the seals used by California superior courts. The seals must be circular, at least 1.25 inches in diameter, and feature a chosen word, words, or design in the center. Around this central element, the words “Superior Court of California, County of [name of county]” must be inscribed. Any court seal adopted before April 1, 1880, will remain in use until replaced.

If a court doesn't have the required seal, it's the responsibility of the court or its judges to obtain one, and the cost should be covered as part of the court's normal operating expenses.

This law states that the court clerk is responsible for maintaining the court's official seal.

This law states that it's illegal to use a copy or imitation of the court seals of California in campaign materials or mass mailings if it's done to trick voters. If someone uses these seals in a way that makes it seem like a public official endorses a document misleadingly or falsely, that's evidence they intended to deceive others, and they can be charged with a misdemeanor.

This law section states that before the California Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, or appellate division makes a decision on a new issue that wasn't previously discussed by any party in the case, they must give all parties a chance to offer their opinions through additional written arguments. If the court doesn’t offer this opportunity, any party can request a rehearing, which will be granted if the request is made on time.

This law says that while they are serving in office, court commissioners, judges, and court administrators cannot practice law in California courts or act as lawyers, agents, or solicitors in certain government-related proceedings. This includes not partnering or sharing fees with practicing attorneys in the state.

This law states that salaried officers working for a superior court must charge, collect, and promptly deposit the legal fees owed in each case. Additionally, these officers are not obligated to accept coins as a form of payment for these fees.

This law requires officers of a superior court who collect money to deposit it promptly into the county treasury and to report relevant data on fees, fines, and forfeitures within 35 days after the month ends. Officers are not required to accept payments in coins. If a court officer fails to meet these payment requirements and it causes a financial penalty, the superior court must cover the penalty from its funds. Officers can deposit money directly into the treasurer's account if approved. From January 1, 2006, this rule does not cover money collected under Section 70600 and certain other specified fees and fines.

If money is deposited with a court in California due to a legal case or order, it must be quickly transferred to the treasurer, with a receipt filed by the auditor, to release the depositing party from their obligation. To withdraw or pay out these funds, an order must be issued for the auditor to create a warrant and the treasurer to release the money.

This law doesn't apply to money collected under certain sections or held in specific bank accounts. From January 1, 2006, money in county court trust accounts must follow these procedures, and a shift to independent court bank accounts may occur as directed by the Judicial Council.

This law outlines what happens to unclaimed money held by a superior court after three years, excluding restitution to victims. If unclaimed, the money becomes the property of the court, provided that notice is published and no verified claim or complaint is filed. Unclaimed victim restitution is directed either to the State Restitution Fund or a county victim services program. After three years, the court must publish a notice providing details about the unclaimed funds. Interested parties can file a claim or complaint to recover the money, which must be done before a set date or else the money becomes court property.

If a claim is rejected or unanswered in 30 days, the claimant can file a legal complaint. Unclaimed money not part of a claim or complaint remains with the court after this period. The court can return unclaimed money to its original owner or heirs before it becomes court property if they provide sufficient proof. For deposits under $20 or with unknown depositors, money unclaimed after one year can be transferred to the Trial Court Operations Fund without notice. The court's presiding judge oversees these transfers, and these tasks can be delegated to court staff.

This law sets up the Trial Court Trust Fund, which is used to fund trial court operations in California. Money from this fund is distributed to trial courts to cover operational costs. The Controller handles payments from the fund, with the final yearly payment due by August 31 of the following year. The Judicial Council can authorize payments for operating costs and must report expenses quarterly to the courts.

Various fees collected are deposited into the fund, with exceptions like fees for county law libraries or dispute resolution. Counties and cities have 45 days after a month's end to transfer collected fees to the state. Late payments incur interest and penalties calculated by the Controller, who may establish a payment schedule if amounts are hefty.

The Trial Court Trust Fund is invested, and interest gained benefits the courts. Funds can't be redirected by the Judicial Council except for specific operations. Major changes from previous years affect audits from before 2008. Key restrictions include no funding the Court Case Management System without legislature consent unless for maintenance, and the Council can't reroute funds unless specifically allowed by other statutes.

This law outlines how fees and fines collected by California courts after January 1, 2006, are to be handled. Courts must deposit these funds into specific bank accounts managed by the Administrative Office of the Courts. These funds are distributed to various entities like small claims services, dispute resolution programs, and law library funds within 45 days of collection. Any leftover amounts go into the State Treasury for court-related funds like the Trial Court Trust Fund.

If payments are late, penalties are calculated and added. If a court or county is responsible for the delay, they are required to cover these penalties from their respective funds. The process ensures transparency and proper allocation of court-related fines and fees.

This section explains how county payments to the California Trial Court Trust Fund should be adjusted starting from the 2005-06 fiscal year. If a county received civil fee revenues for certain services in 2003-04, its payments will be reduced by that amount. Initially, payments were reduced by half, then fully adjusted from 2006-07 onwards to cover lost revenue.

Counties and superior courts must work together to decide the correct reduction amount and report it to relevant state associations by January 1, 2006. If there's disagreement, each party reports its figures separately.

The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) and Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) finalize the reduction amount, and adjustments can be appealed if any party disagrees. If CSAC and AOC can’t agree on a reduction amount, they may use a third-party arbitrator to decide by March 1, 2006.

This law section explains how certain court fees collected in California are handled and distributed. Fees gathered under specific sections are deposited in a designated bank account. For each $355 fee, some money is allocated to the county law library and dispute resolution programs. The rest of these fees are sent monthly to the state Treasurer and distributed among various funds: the State Court Facilities Construction Fund, the Judges' Retirement Fund, and the Trial Court Trust Fund, which supports access to legal services.

If any fees are reduced or waived, the reduction is distributed proportionally across the funds. The term 'law library fund' includes specific law library accounts as defined elsewhere.

This section explains how certain court fees and fines are collected and distributed in California. Fees from different legal codes are collected in a specific bank account by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Some of the money supports county law libraries and dispute resolution programs. Other parts of these fees fund the State Court Facilities Construction Fund, Judges’ Retirement Fund, and the Equal Access Fund program. If any fees are reduced or waived, that reduction impacts how much money is distributed to each fund. The 'law library fund' includes any related law library accounts.

This law explains how certain fees and fines collected from various legal procedures should be handled in California. These funds, unless part of a local revenue agreement, need to be deposited into special accounts in county treasuries and then sent monthly to the Controller for the state's Trial Court Trust Fund, except in some specified situations. Additionally, until July 1, 2005, revenue distributions must follow existing agreements unless a new agreement is approved by the Administrative Director of the Courts for compliance with judicial fiscal policies. The Administrative Office of the Courts, along with the California State Association of Counties, will oversee revenue transfers ensuring they adhere to set limitations. Detailed quarterly reports on these collections must be submitted by each county and superior court. This law doesn't apply to collections after July 1, 2005, and doesn't change the shift of court funding responsibility from counties to the state.

This law outlines the financial obligations of California counties to the Trial Court Trust Fund starting from July 1, 2005. It details how these obligations decrease each fiscal year from 2005 to 2010, eventually ending in 2010. Counties must remit set amounts on specific dates and make corrections for any overpayments or underpayments by November 15 of the following year. Late payments are subject to penalties, which are calculated monthly.

Each county's share is determined by the Administrative Office of the Courts and the California State Association of Counties. Counties that did not receive reduced remittance due to loss of civil assessment revenue are exempt from these payments. No county will pay more than 90% of what they used to pay as of January 1, 2004. If necessary, disputes can be settled through arbitration. Finally, there is a provision to reassess counties' obligations if revenue growth surpasses expectations.

This law talks about how certain fees and fines collected by California courts and counties should be handled and distributed from July 1, 2005, onwards. Some specified fees will be distributed differently than under Section 68085.5, and by January 1, 2006, all fees are to follow rules under Section 68085.1 or specific instructions in their respective sections. Counties can reduce their payments to the state fund by the amount they collected from civil assessments in 2003-04, minus the collection costs. The arrangement, amount, and any disagreements on these figures must be resolved between the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) by specific deadlines. If there's a disagreement, they may need a third party to solve it.

Finally, starting July 1, 2022, revenues from civil assessments will follow new distribution guidelines as per the Penal Code Sections mentioned.

This law section requires the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) to review and address any unfairness resulting from changes in financial distributions and payments between counties and courts in California. They must correct issues that arise due to new civil assessment programs, existing agreements, or errors in financial calculations that cause hardships. Solutions can include changing payment amounts or adjusting financial obligations. These adjustments must be agreed upon by both the AOC and CSAC and can either be temporary or permanent.

This law allows trial courts or their officers to deposit money they've received into a special bank account controlled by the Administrative Office of the Courts, instead of the usual county treasury. However, this can only be done if the county and the Administrative Director of the Courts agree. The Judicial Council can also require such deposits into this separate account with the county's permission. Funds collected under a specific section must be deposited as that section dictates.

This law allows trial courts or court officers, with county and Administrative Director approval, to deposit money they collect into a special bank account managed by the Administrative Office of the Courts, instead of the county treasury. This is notwithstanding other laws that usually require such deposits in the county treasury. The money collected should follow the deposit procedures outlined in Section 68085.1. The Judicial Council can also mandate these deposits into the special court-managed bank accounts with county consent.

This section describes how fees collected under Section 70616.5 are managed and distributed. When a $1,000 fee is collected, $500 goes to the General Fund for the California Commission on Disability Access, and the rest goes to the Trial Court Trust Fund. If a fee is reduced or partially waived, the distributions to these funds are adjusted proportionally. Importantly, funds collected cannot replace existing funding for the California Commission on Disability Access.

The State Trial Court Operations Trust Fund is a fund created to support trial court operations after certain bonds for court facilities are paid off. Any leftover money that would have gone to the State Court Facilities Construction Fund will instead be deposited into this new fund.

The money in this fund can only be used for trial court operations, and it has to be approved by the Legislature as part of the yearly budget process.

This law outlines the fees and procedures for court reporting services in civil cases at a superior court. When a hearing is expected to last one hour or less, a $30 fee is charged to the party who scheduled the proceeding for court reporting services. If the proceeding exceeds an hour, the parties share the actual cost on a half-day basis. These fees are deposited into the Trial Court Trust Fund and refunded if no services are provided. A fee waiver is available for eligible individuals.

The costs for court reporter services can be claimed back by the winning party as part of their legal costs. Regulations ensure parties know when a court reporter is available. If an official reporter isn't available, parties can hire a certified reporter at their own cost, with the court's approval. Fees collected are strictly for court reporting services, and the Judicial Council must report on these fees annually.

This law section explains how a small part of certain court filing fees is set aside specifically to pay for official court reporters in civil cases. For each of the specified fees, $30 goes to the Trial Court Trust Fund for this purpose. The aim is to encourage courts to use court reporters in civil proceedings. However, if needed, the Judicial Council can still redirect these funds to cover general budget shortfalls in the Trial Court Trust Fund. Importantly, the money for court reporters is only used in courts that actually use these reporters in civil cases.

The California Judicial Council is allowed to create training programs for judges and court officers to address biases such as racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual harassment. When developing these programs, they should include how gender roles may influence court proceedings and address stereotypes, power imbalances, and vulnerable litigants' needs.

Furthermore, the Judicial Council can develop instruction on implicit bias, involving the study of social science on bias, its historical background, and the effects of such biases in court settings. This training should include practical examples, strategies to reduce bias impacts, and methods to raise awareness about unconscious biases using implicit association tests. Judges and court staff should be trained on how to lessen the influence of biases on court decisions.

Starting January 1, 2022, all court personnel who frequently interact with the public must complete two hours of this bias training every two years. The Judicial Council may establish rules to govern these training requirements as of January 1, 2021.

This law states that two years after the final judgment in a civil case, the court can allow the return of vouchers related to the case to the person who submitted them or their attorney. If the person or their attorney can't be found or don't pick up the vouchers after being reasonably notified, the court can direct the court clerk to destroy the vouchers.

This law section mandates that trial courts in California implement automated administrative systems to manage civil and criminal cases, including traffic cases, efficiently. These system upgrades include automated accounting, data collection, and case-processing systems except for electronic courtroom reporting.

A fund is available specifically for the development, training, and maintenance of these automated systems. The data collected will aid planning and research for various governmental and public entities. Before these systems are implemented, the Legislature will advise on what data should be captured.

Additionally, county treasurers must allocate 2% of all fines and penalties collected from criminal cases to the State Trial Court Improvement and Modernization Fund. This money is exclusively for covering the costs of these automated systems, which must meet specific performance standards set by the Judicial Council.

This law allows each county's board of supervisors to decide how much grand jury members should be paid and how much they receive for travel expenses, unless there are other specific laws that say otherwise.

This law section explains who pays for court interpreters and translators. In criminal cases, the court covers these fees. In civil cases, the people involved in the lawsuit (called litigants) pay, with the court deciding how the costs are divided between them. These fees are considered like other legal costs and are collected in the same way.

This law emphasizes the importance of providing court interpreters to individuals who need them in civil cases, regardless of their income. It allows courts to offer interpreters at no charge. Until there are enough funds to ensure interpreters for everyone in need, the provision of interpreters is prioritized as outlined in Section 756 of the Evidence Code.

This law outlines how expert witnesses should be compensated in civil cases. If a party needs an expert witness, such as a doctor, engineer, or other specialist, to testify, they must pay them a reasonable fee for their time. The fee cannot be higher than what the hiring party pays, unless the expert is donating their services. If the testimony takes longer than expected, the party must promptly pay the additional fees. If fees are disputed, a judge can decide the appropriate amount. Additionally, if the expert's appearance is rescheduled or canceled, the party must notify them quickly to avoid unnecessary fees. Written contracts about fees take precedence over this statute.

This law states that when a witness is legally required to attend a civil case in superior court, they are entitled to be paid $35 for each day they attend. In addition, they can claim travel expenses at a rate of 20 cents per mile for the distance they actually travel to and from the court.

When a person is required by law to attend a grand jury as a witness, they can receive $12 per day for each day they attend. They can also get 20 cents per mile for the one-way travel to the jury. However, these fees are not automatic; the witness needs to show they need the money for expenses related to attending. Additionally, the court may decide not to pay any fees if it finds the witness didn't need to be subpoenaed.

In California, if you're required to attend as a witness at a coroner's jury, or you go voluntarily and testify, you'll get paid $12 for each day you attend. Additionally, you'll get $0.20 per mile traveled, but only for the distance one way. The county covers these costs.

If an employee of a local agency is subpoenaed to testify in a civil case about an event they observed or investigated during their job, and that agency isn't part of the case, they still get their normal pay and travel expenses. The party who asks for the subpoena must pay the local agency for these costs, including $275 per day for the employee's attendance. If the initially paid amount is too high or too low after actual expenses are calculated, adjustments will be made. If a court postpones a case on its own, no extra witness fee is needed for the new date. A 'local agency' includes cities, counties, and special districts.

In civil cases, witnesses can ask for their travel expenses and one day's fees to be paid upfront before they are required to appear in court. However, there are exceptions for specific groups, like certain law enforcement officers, firefighting personnel, and some state employees, who must attend without this upfront payment. Special definitions are given for certain roles, like vehicle inspection specialists and volunteer firefighters, who are considered employees for these purposes.

This law explains how certain public employees in California can be subpoenaed to testify as witnesses in civil cases related to their work duties. It includes people like peace officers, firefighters, and inspectors. If they're required to testify, the subpoena can be given directly to them or to their immediate supervisor or designated agent at their workplace.

Additionally, it specifies that they can only be required to attend in line with certain legal procedures. The term 'tribunal' is defined to include any person or body, such as an arbitrator, that can demand witness attendance through a subpoena.

This law outlines compensation for certain public employees (like peace officers, firefighters, and state employees) when they are required to attend court as witnesses under a subpoena. They continue to receive their usual salary and necessary travel expenses from their employer during the time spent traveling to and attending court. The party who requested the subpoena must reimburse the employer for all costs. A set amount of $275 is paid with the subpoena for each day the witness is needed. If actual costs differ from this amount, adjustments are made later. Volunteer firefighters receive compensation based on comparisons with similar jurisdictions, unless their regular employer already provides their salary for the required period.

This law explains that a California Highway Patrol officer can be required to appear in court as a witness in a civil case about an event or investigation they were involved in during their duties, even if not under a typical subpoena. The officer can be summoned by delivering the subpoena to them personally, to their superior, or to the office where they filed their report, at least five days before they are needed.

This law explains that when a California Highway Patrol officer is called to testify in court due to a subpoena, their regular pay and travel expenses are covered by the State. However, the person who asked for the subpoena has to reimburse the State for these costs. This includes both the officer's salary during travel and court time, as well as reasonable travel expenses.

Before the subpoena is issued, the person requesting it must deposit an estimate of these costs with the court clerk. If the actual costs are higher, the person will need to pay the difference. If the actual costs are lower, they will get a refund. All reimbursements go to the California Highway Patrol's account in the State Treasury.

This section states that certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and analysts employed by various California state and local entities cannot be required by a court to return for additional proceedings after the date specified in their subpoena unless a specific payment is made to their employer. This payment is the same amount that was paid when the subpoena was initially issued.

This law section explains that certain rules surrounding subpoenas, which are legal documents ordering someone to attend a deposition, apply to employees of certain government agencies. Specifically, it involves peace officers and analysts from the Department of Justice, the California Highway Patrol, the State Fire Marshal’s office, sheriffs and their deputies, marshals, deputy marshals, firefighters, and city police officers. These individuals may be required to provide testimony in legal proceedings under established civil procedure rules.

This law states that it is a misdemeanor to pay or offer money to certain public safety officials, like police officers or firefighters, for them to act as witnesses about their work experiences, unless it's done according to specific legal sections (68097.1 to 68097.6). If these officials accept or ask for such payments outside the specified exceptions, they are also committing a misdemeanor.

If you win a case, certain deposits you made because of Sections 68097.2 or 68097.4 can be counted as part of your legal costs. However, if those deposits are eligible for a refund, they won't be included.

This law allows certain law enforcement officers and other specific public safety employees, like firefighters, who have been subpoenaed, to reschedule their appearance if they and the party who issued the subpoena agree on a different time. This flexibility helps accommodate their challenging work schedules.

If a peace officer or certain other types of government employees, like firefighters, need to testify in court and don't get reimbursed for their expenses, the agency or department they work for can take legal action to get the money back.

This law allows a court to excuse someone from having to pay certain fees or deposits if they have a good reason, such as not having enough money for court costs (known as proceeding 'in forma pauperis').

In criminal cases in superior courts, the fees for witnesses are paid from the same budget as the fees for grand jurors. This does not include the fees for expert witnesses appointed by the court under Section 730 of the Evidence Code.

This law states that if a court session is held at a location designated under a specific rule (Section 68115), then every person who is required to show up in court must go to that designated place.

This law section explains what happens to money like fines or bail that the state is supposed to receive from court cases. When a judge collects these funds, they should be sent to the county treasurer, who then pays the state treasurer at least once a month. If this doesn't happen, it's considered late. Judges have to keep records of the fines and send these to the county auditor, who then informs the state controller when sending money to the state. However, starting 2006, this rule doesn't apply to certain other court fees and fines under specific parts of the law.

This law explains what happens if either imprisonment or a fine is changed to the other before completion. If someone is released from jail and given a fine instead, the fine must be recorded as if it was the original punishment. Conversely, if a fine was issued and then changed to a prison sentence, the imprisonment details must be sent to the county auditor.

This section of the law ensures that fines and forfeitures are properly transmitted to the State Controller. If these payments aren't sent as required, the county auditor must, and the State Controller can, take legal action to collect the overdue money. Judges can be held accountable if they fail to send the fines or forfeitures, and their official bond may cover any failure to do so.

This law states that any records kept by a judge, as detailed in other specified sections, must be available for the public to look at. Additionally, these records can be reviewed by the State Controller, Attorney General, or the district attorney of the county.

This law allows certain California courts to appoint a person as an official court reporter, even if they are not yet a U.S. citizen. However, the person must either have filed a formal document declaring their intent to become a citizen, or promise to do so as soon as legally possible. If they don't follow through without a good reason, the appointment can be revoked.

This law ensures that California trial courts prioritize keeping courtrooms open for civil and criminal cases, even when facing budget cuts. Courts are required to notify the public at least 60 days in advance if they plan to close or reduce the hours of courtrooms or clerks' offices, except on judicial holidays, weekends, or as allowed by other laws. The notification must explain the reasons for the changes and how the public can offer written comments, which the court must consider. Although courts don't have to respond to these comments, they must update any plans and notify the public if changes are made. The Judicial Council must also post these notices online. The overarching goal is to keep courts open and accessible, and this law doesn’t interfere with day-to-day court management tasks.

This law outlines the public's right to access specific financial and operational information from California superior courts as detailed under Rule 10.802. This includes budget submissions, financial statements, employee compensation details, vendor contracts, and audits. Courts must provide this information if it's already been created and certified, without needing to generate new documents. However, access does not cover information involved in court decision-making processes unless already public. The Judicial Council is tasked with creating rules for public access to these records by 2010, and this law remains in effect until such rules are established.

If a criminal defendant is fined or penalized, the court can require them to provide their social security number to help collect the money owed. This number is kept private and is used only for collection purposes.

This law says that if trial court employees have unpaid days off as agreed in their contract, the court will generally be closed on those days unless the presiding judge decides otherwise. However, for essential functions like arraignments and emergencies, a judge will still be available. If the court is closed to the public, documents can be filed in a drop box, which will stamp the date and time they are deposited to keep track of when they were submitted.

This law requires all California courts to work with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assist in deporting undocumented immigrants. Specifically, this involves identifying felony convicts who are undocumented and collaborating with DHS by sharing public court records and completing necessary paperwork promptly. The term "immigrant" here refers to anyone who isn't a U.S. citizen or national.

This law requires that judges in California must wear a judicial robe when hearing cases in open court. Judges are responsible for buying their own robes. The Judicial Council decides the style of these robes.

If a judge is called to testify in court in their official role, they can hire their own lawyer at their own cost to represent them. However, if the judge wants the government to cover the legal costs, it must follow the rules in the Government Claims Act.

This law says that when courts in California are reorganized in any way, such as merging or converting, it shouldn't lead to a decrease in the benefits that court employees get. These benefits are either from the county or from prior agreements, and the rule makes it clear that it's keeping things the same as they have been. If benefits were wrongly reduced between June 30, 1992, and now, they must be reinstated.

This law specifies how official court reporters in the Superior Court of San Bernardino County are compensated and accrue vacation time. They are paid at a set rate unless the majority of court judges decide otherwise. Each year, they receive 160 hours of vacation time upfront, which is adjusted if they start or leave mid-year. If they leave early, they must repay any extra vacation time taken. Those working part-time receive vacation time proportional to their hours.

This law, effective from July 1, 2003, establishes the Judicial Branch Workers’ Compensation Fund in California. The fund is designed to cover workers' compensation claims for employees within the judicial branch such as the Administrative Office of the Courts, appellate courts, superior courts, Commission on Judicial Performance, and Habeas Corpus Resource Center. Judicial branch employers contribute to the fund, and any income generated within a fiscal year is added to it. The fund is continuously available for use without being limited by fiscal years, and it is managed by the Administrative Office of the Courts to address employee compensation claims and administrative expenses.