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Judges and Judiciary

Dec. 22, 2006

D.A.'s Tougher Stance on Deals Increases Load for S.F. Courts

SAN FRANCISCO - Some criminal court judges in San Francisco won't be taking as much holiday leave as they'd hoped to this year.

By Dennis J. Opatrny
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SAN FRANCISCO - Some criminal court judges in San Francisco won't be taking as much holiday leave as they'd hoped to this year.
      The reason? They're overwhelmed with demands for speedy trials by those accused of misdemeanors.
      District Attorney Kamala Harris, who is gearing up for a 2007 re-election camp...

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