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Judges and Judiciary

Nov. 22, 2011

District courts confront budget cuts in freezes, layoffs

With mandatory furloughs, layoffs and other austerity measures already dampening the spirits in some of California's federal courthouses, court administrators say they fear the worst is yet to come.


By Gabe Friedman


Daily Journal Staff Writer


With mandatory furloughs, layoffs and other austerity measures already dampening the spirits in some of California's federal courthouses, court administrators around the state are bracing for even more drastic budget cuts in the year to come.


"To say that we're running lean is, I think, an incredible understatement," said Victoria Minor, clerk of the court for the Eastern District, ...

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