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Judges and Judiciary

Mar. 23, 2020

State courts’ recent halcyon budget days might be reversed by coronavirus shutdowns

A brief report issued by the state Legislative Analyst’s Office on Wednesday painted a vague but grim picture of what is likely to come in terms of the state’s finances.

After years of suffering in the recession and well into the recovery, California's courts budget has grown in recent years. Then came the coronavirus.

Most government and media attention has gone to short-term efforts to fight the virus and keep vital services like courts operating to the extent possible. But a brief report issued by the state Legislative Analyst's Office on Wednesday painted a vague but grim picture of what is likel...

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