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Judges and Judiciary

Jun. 21, 2023

Bill to add 26 judges heads to appropriations committee

The Judiciary Committee passage sends the bill to the Appropriations Committee. If it passes there it will go to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk. But the bill's efficacy hinges on how much is funded.

The Assembly Judiciary Committee unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that aims to create 26 more superior court judge positions in California, where there are already 110 vacancies, but budgetary concerns could be a roadblock to filling all the slots even if the Legislature passes SB 75.

The Judiciary Committee passage sent the bill to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. If it passes there it will go to the Assembly floor, and then possib...

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