May 15, 2023
Revised budget proposes cut to Judicial Branch funding
Nearly $21 million of the courts’ lost revenue will come out of an “ability to pay” fund designed to backfill declining fine and fee revenues, according to a summary the governor’s office shared.
The judicial branch lost almost $51 million in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May budget revision. But Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero appeared to be relieved the cuts weren’t worse with California facing a nearly $32 billion deficit.
“Gov. Newsom’s continued support of the critical programs and services provided by the judiciary is appreciated during this time of limited resources,” Guerrero said in a statement Friday. “We look forward to continuing...
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