California Considers Community Justice Worker Proposal
August 19, 2026
By Anne Hickey, PBI Sheehan Scholar California is among the latest states to move forward with a Community Justice Worker program proposal. PBI has been following updates closely and keeping stakeholders up to date. Additionally, the PBEye has been reporting on recent developments as jurisdictions authorize Community Justice Workers (CJWs), including a new series on the implementation of CJW programs in Alaska, Delaware, and Texas. The California Supreme Court has directed the State Bar to publish the state’s proposed CJW rule for public comment, with comments due by August 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. What are Community Justice Workers? CJWs