Judges and Judiciary
Apr. 13, 2020
Pandemic adds more uncertainty to Central District judge shortage
Eight nominees are awaiting confirmation for Central District judgeships everyone says are urgently needed.
Chief Judge Virginia A. Phillips of the Central District of California
Coronavirus has added another layer of urgency to a question long vexing the Central District of California: Where are the new judges?
Eight people stand ready to help with a shortage the Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit cited on Friday when granting Chief Judge Virginia Phillips’ request to suspend the speedy trial act for one year: Los Angeles Superior Court Judges Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha and Stanley Blumenfeld Jr., Milbank ...
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