Perspective
Jun. 14, 2013
When $63 million is not enough: justice denied for Californians
While $63 million is grossly inadequate to remedy the damage, it is a step in the right direction. It is certainly better than the budget reductions that the courts have endured the past few years. By Niall P. McCarthy
Most attorneys are deeply concerned about the substantial reductions in trial court services brought about by budget cuts. These cuts have restricted access to justice for Californians, and greatly harmed an independent branch of government.
The position of the California courts is precarious as, to date, much of the funding has come through one time fixes such as a diversion of construction funds or increased fees. While one-time ...
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