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Law Practice

Oct. 28, 2008

Judicial Council Grapples With Judge Shortage, Court Upgrades

The policy-making body for the state's courts unanimously approved a list of 41 construction projects that will be funded by a $5 billion in bond measure and agreed to seek 100 new judgeships.

By Amy Yarbrough

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - Judges and courthouses were the big-ticket issues on the Judicial Council's agenda Friday, namely projects to be funded through recently approved legislation, and a plan to increase numbers on the bench.

The policy-making body for the state's courts voted unanimously to approve a list of 41 projects that will be funded by SB 1407, legislation signed into law on Sept. 26 to provide $5 billion in ...

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