Statewide Judicial Initiatives Statewide Administration: Senate Bill 56 and the Need for New Judgeships

California is suffering from a severe shortage of trial court judgeships. The ramifications are serious and far-reaching, and include compromised public safety; decreased access to the courts; an unstable business climate; and enormous backlogs that inhibit fair, timely, and equitable justice. Senate Bill 56 (Dunn) addressed the critical shortage of judgeships. Sponsored by the Judicial Council, SB 56 was introduced to create 150 new judicial positions, with priority for the courts with the greatest need.

General Information:	Senate Bill 56 and the Need for New Judgeships (PDF)
Additional Information:	News Release: Governor Signs AB 159 Bill Creating 50 New Judgeships for State Trial Courts in 2007-2008 (PDF)
Office:	Administrative Office of the Courts Office of Court Research 455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3688
Project Contact:	Ron Pi, Executive Office Programs Division, Supervising Research Analyst, 415-865-7652
E-mail:	innovations@jud.ca.gov

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