Alameda CA Public Defender Job Cuts Mean Cases Refused
In June we reported that Alameda County, California would cut 15 people in the Public Defender’s Office. The cuts will…
state budget cuts
California Courthouses to Close Once a Month
California's Judicial Council has ordered all California courthouses to be closed on the third Wednesday of each month, beginning September…
Arizona AG Lays Off 30 [Update]
Arizona's State Attorney General, Terry Goddard, has announced the layoffs of 29 employees from the Attorney General's Office. Goddard blamed…
LA County Superior Courts Shut Courtrooms, Furlough Employees
Today, the Los Angeles County Superior Courts implemented a furlough plan required by the state budget. On the third Wednesday…
Massachusetts Top Judge: Court Layoffs “Shortcut to Anarchy”
The Boston Globe reports that the economic meltdown could have a devastating impact on the American justice system, as courts…
Legal Aid Programs Hurt; So Do Third-Year Law Students
Legal aid programs are hurting from a reduction in funding from Interest on Lawyer Trust Account Programs and state budget…