Judges and Judiciary
Mar. 31, 2020
Defense bar ‘outraged’ over Judicial Council changes
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye OKs extended deadlines for arraignments, preliminary hearings
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye
California's chief justice on Monday was set to formally order drastic changes to state trial court proceedings, bucking sharp criticism from criminal defense attorneys concerned about constitutional due process rights and the safety of jailing people longer during a global pandemic.
Under recommendations from the Judicial Council, trial courts dealing with chaos caused by COVID-19 now have 30 court days to hold preliminary hearings ...
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