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Judges and Judiciary

Mar. 23, 2004

Judges to Ease Backlog of Criminal Cases

SAN FRANCISCO - Starting immediately, San Francisco's Civic Center courthouse will see more criminal trials. Presiding Judge Donna Hitchens announced the move Friday in an effort to rid the court of a backlog of criminal cases, some of which have been on hold for four years.

        From Staff Reports
        SAN FRANCISCO - Starting immediately, San Francisco's Civic Center courthouse will see more criminal trials.
        Presiding Judge Donna Hitchens announced the move Friday in an effort to rid the court of a backlog of criminal cases, some of which have been on hold for four years.
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