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Judges and Judiciary

Dec. 9, 2011

Judicial council to accept study showing need for more judgeships

A two-year study measuring how long it takes judges to handle various types of court cases has identified a need for 345 new judgeships throughout California.


By Laura Ernde


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN FRANCISCO - A two-year study measuring how long it takes judges to handle various types of court cases has identified a need for 345 new judgeships throughout California.


Court officials said the study, overseen by the National Center for State Courts, reinforces a long-standing request for more judges. It also shows that even as judges are disposing of criminal cases more efficiently, their time i...

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