Government
Feb. 26, 2011
Lawmakers Wade Into Court Leadership Fray
Tension between many trial court judges and the Judicial Council has risen to an all-time high, highlighted by the introduction of legislation last week that would strip the Judicial Council of much of its authority over trial courts.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - Thirteen years ago, under the leadership of former state Chief Justice Ronald M. George, trial courts across California took the first steps toward statewide unification. The transition was fraught with tension, but by the time George retired last July, he said the courts were in good shape.
Since his departure, though, tension between many trial court judges and the judiciary's govern...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In