Civil Litigation,
Law Practice
Nov. 16, 2012
Six happy jurors, pt. 1
In light of the demands placed upon the court system, this article explores the possibility of reducing the size of civil and misdemeanor juries in California.
Kirk H. Nakamura
Judge (ret.), JAMS
Duke University School of Law, 1980
Judge Nakamura is chair of the ADR/Mediation Committee, and a member of both the Grand Jury Selection Committee and the Jury Orientation Committee.
Because of dire economic conditions, the court system in California is facing drastic cuts. Gov. Jerry Brown's May revision of 2012 calls for the court system to endure $544 million in cuts. The effects of these cuts have already been dramatic and devastating. Los Angeles County has closed 56 courtrooms and laid off numerous employees, including long-time court referees. San Diego has likewise announced the closing of branch courtrooms and the laying-off of 250 employees. Bailiffs in civ...
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