Mar. 28, 2023
Chief justice tells lawmakers court must be modernized and budgets protected
“The judicial branch budget accounts for 1.7% of the total state budget. We’re doing a lot with those taxpayer funds in the local communities we all serve,” California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said in an address to the Legislature.
California's new Chief Justice introduced herself to the Legislature on Monday, including in Spanish.
"During the first State of the Judiciary Address by a Latina Chief Justice of California, I would like to say: ¡Bienvenidos a todos!," said Patricia Guerrero.
The afternoon speech was notable for being the first after the retirement of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, who stepped down in January after 12 ye...
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