Code of Judicial Administration – Comment Period Closes January 12, 2026
CJA 3-101. Judicial performance standards (AMEND)
The proposed amendments modify the case under advisement performance standards for appellate court judges from a fixed number to a percentage-based standard.
CJA 3-111. Performance Evaluation of Court Commissioners (AMEND)
The proposed amendments remove language allowing court commissioners to exclude an attorney from a certification performance survey because that provision no longer applies.
CJA 4-410. Courthouse closure (AMEND)
The proposed amendments: 1) clarify the sequence of designated authority for signing courthouse closure orders; 2) add cybersecurity and court operations throughout the rule; and 3) modify the language to include a provision for physical building closure, as well as operational closure.