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Due to “shelter in place” restrictions for the Bay Area, the
Judicial Council meeting will be held via teleconference. A live
audio cast for the public will be available at courts.ca.gov; public comment
will be received in writing only in accordance with the
council’s comment procedures.
VIA TELECONFERENCE—The Judicial Council at its March
24 meeting will consider an updated infrastructure
plan for the judicial branch’s courthouse construction
program. The 5-year plan addresses all 18 of the judicial
branch’s highest priority projects and 15 of the second-highest
priority buildings. The plan forms the basis for funding requests
for critically needed new courthouses and renovations. At the
meeting, the council will also consider a construction
funding request for the 2020–21 budget to fund the first
12 of the 33 new projects proposed in the 5-year plan.
Other items on the council meeting agenda include:
Modifications to Trial Court Facilities: The
council will receive a written, informational report on funding
that supported hundreds of modifications
and upgrades to trial court buildings. The report also
highlights the large amount of deferred maintenance that remains
statewide due to limited funding.
Improving Language Access Services: The
council will consider language
access grants for trial court signage and technology to
improve services and better assist court users with limited
English skills.
