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Civil Litigation,
California Supreme Court

Jul. 17, 2020

Sacramento judge told to resolve issue of virus in lockups

California Chief Justice Tani G. Sakauye — writing for the majority — rejected the writ but directed Superior Court Judge David F. De Alba to “use all the tools available to it to achieve prompt and effective resolution of the matter.”

The state Supreme Court has again steered clear of a writ petition asking it to order measures to protect prisoners from the COVID-19 virus but ordered a Sacramento County judge to hold expedited proceedings to address the issue.

In an order released Wednesday, California Chief Justice Tani G. Sakauye -- writing for the majority -- rejected the writ but directed Superior Court Judge $95

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