Government
Sep. 7, 2013
Decline in filings affects courts and attorneys
For years, California courts saw more cases being filed. But since 2009, small claims and misdemeanor cases have declined, catching the attention of judges and attorneys.
Daily Journal Staff Writers
For years, California courts saw more cases being filed. But since 2009, small civil cases and minor criminal charges have declined, catching the attention of courts and attorneys.
Judges worry that the drop might cause legislators to assume courts now face a lighter workload, hurting their effort to get funding restored after years of cuts.
Chris Belloli, a senior analyst ...
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