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Government

Feb. 16, 2011

Lawmakers Target Courts

Lawmakers have introduced bills aimed at forcing the AOC to become more transparent. The proposed legislation signifies a growing concern among lawmakers that the AOC does not manage its affairs cost effectively & efficiently.


By Emily Green


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SACRAMENTO - By the end of this week, state lawmakers will have introduced at least three pieces of legislation designed to curb the power of the California Judicial Council or provide for greater transparency in how the council manages courthouse construction and a technology upgrade.


The bills address different aspects of council responsibilities, but collectively reflect a growing concern among som...

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