This series of annual reports prepared by the Judicial Council of California - a group of judges, attorneys and legislators that makes recommendations to government about court procedure and administration - "summarizes key trends, court workload issues, activities and achievements of the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts, and court business for California's appellate and trial courts." Included is an examination of court-connected mediation programs.
Judicial Council of California Annual Reports
Judicial Council of California Administrative Office of the Courts. Jan. 1, 2010http://www.courts.ca.gov/5386.htm