Nine (9) new proposals to amend the California Rules of Court, and Judicial Council forms have been posted to the California Courts web site, at http://www.courts.ca.gov/policyadmin-invitationstocomment.htm
Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
APPELLATE
W26-01
Title: Civil Practice and Procedure: Revise Civil Case Cover Sheet
CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS
W26-02
Title: Civil Practice and Procedure: Revisions to Enforcement of Judgment and Wage Garnishment Forms to Implement Assembly Bill 774
W26-03
Title: Civil Practice and Procedure: Name Change and Gender Change Rules and Forms
COLLABORATIVE JUSTICE
W26-04
Title: Collaborative Justice: Guidelines for Adult Collaborative Treatment Courts
CRIMINAL AND APPELLATE
W26-05
Title: Criminal Procedure: Rule and Form Revisions Related to the Racial Justice Act
CRIMINAL
W26-06
Title: Criminal Law: Advisements on the Felony Plea Form
FAMILY AND JUVENILE
W26-07
Title: Juvenile Law: Update to Racial Justice Act Forms
PROBATE AND MENTAL HEALTH
W26-08
Title: Mental Health Law: Implementation of CARE Act Legislation
PROVIDING ACCESS AND FAIRNESS
W26-09
Title: Access and Fairness: Gender Inclusivity of Juror Identification and Juror Questionnaires (Implementation of Assembly Bill 1899)