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Perspective

Sep. 5, 2014

Healthy court systems are born from sound civics education

In California, we are dealing with a catastrophic court funding shortfall that has resulted in the denial of access to justice for our citizens. Why? Not enough civics in school. By Patrick M. Kelly


By Patrick M. Kelly


In California, like virtually every other state, we are dealing with a catastrophic court funding shortfall that has resulted in the denial of access to justice for thousands, if not millions, of our citizens. The question is often asked, "How did this happen?" There are certainly many reasons such as a sagging economy and pressure to fund what are viewed by some as more important priorities.


But there is an additional rea...

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