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Judicial Branch Budget | 2021-22 Budget Change Proposals for Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, Superior Courts, Judicial Branch Facilities Program, Habeas Corpus Resource Center, and Judicial Council (Action Required)
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Summary
Summary
To continue responsible reinvestment in the judicial branch allowing for greater access to justice for California’s citizens, while acknowledging the impact on the state budget of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Judicial Branch Budget Committee unanimously recommends the approval of the 2021-22 budget change proposals for submission to the state Department of Finance.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Judicial Branch Budget Committee recommends that the Judicial Council, effective July 24, 2020, approve the following 2021-22 budget change proposals (not in priority order) for submission to the state Department of Finance on September 4, 2020:
• Proposition 66 Costs in the Courts of Appeal, Trial Courts, and Habeas Corpus Resource Center: $18.5 million
• Self-Help Centers in Trial Courts--Continuing Funding: $19.1 million
• Insolvency Resolution for State Court Facilities Construction Fund: $90 million
• Trial Court and Court of Appeal Facility Operations and Maintenance, Leased Space, and Deferred Maintenance: $164.8 million
• Inflationary Adjustment for Trial Courts: $50-$70 million
• Various Capital Outlay Projects: $TBD
Previously the Judicial Branch Budget Committee recommended submission to the Department of Finance of two budget change proposals for technology upgrades:
• Judicial Branch Office of Information Security: $5.1 million
• Virtual Courthouse Critical Needs: $12.3 million
As contemplated, since the 2020-21 enacted budget includes $25 million for technology upgrades, the budget committee deleted the above proposals.
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Speakers
Speakers
Hon. David M. Rubin, Chair, Judicial Branch Budget Committee
Mr. Zlatko Theodorovic, Budget Services