Title
Title
Judicial Branch Administration | Judicial Branch Workers' Compensation Program (Action Required)
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Summary
Summary
The Judicial Branch Workers’ Compensation Program Advisory Committee recommends approval of the workers’ compensation cost allocation of $17.96 million for the trial courts and $1.29 million for the state judiciary for fiscal year 2026-27 to cover the cost of claims for the next fiscal year while maintaining a positive fund balance. The committee also recommends a one-year extension of the clinical consultation pilot program as a benefit for its membership and with the aim of reducing the number of claims filed. This extension would effectively continue the pilot program through June 30, 2027.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Judicial Branch Workers’ Compensation Program Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council, effective April 24, 2026:
1. Approve the fiscal year 2026-27 workers’ compensation cost allocation of $17.96 million for participating trial courts and $1.29 million for the state judiciary; and
2. Approve a one-year extension of the Judicial Branch Workers’ Compensation Program’s clinical consultation pilot program as a continued benefit to its members.
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