CA Judicial Council

In Memoriam: Associate Justice Howard B. Wiener

Former Associate Justice Howard B. Wiener of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One, passed away on March 20, 2026, at age 95. Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. appointed him to the San Bernardino County Superior Court on July 25, 1975, and elevated him to the Court of Appeal in May 1978, where he served until his retirement on December 31, 1993. Justice Wiener practiced law for 20 years, served on multiple bar association boards, taught at two law schools, and authored a civil practice guide before engaging in private dispute resolution in over 1,700 cases.

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Judicial Council to Consider Mandatory Reporting of Civil Arrests in Court Facilities

Judicial Council members will meet on April 24, 2026 to consider a proposed rule requiring superior courts to report civil arrests occurring in court facilities, including arrests related to federal immigration enforcement actions. The rule aims to help the judicial branch assess impacts on courts and access to justice and respond to court or community concerns. Additional agenda items include reports on pretrial programs and practices, gender inclusivity of juror identification and questionnaires per AB 1899 (2024), capital habeas corpus proceedings, and a presentation from the California Access to Justice Commission.