NCJ Number
14193
Date Published
1972
Length
37 pages
Annotation
ARGUMENTS, STATISTICS, AND 1973 PENDING LEGISLATION IN CALIFORNIA SUPPORTING THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE MUNICIPAL AND SUPERIOR COURTS INTO A SINGLE TRIAL COURT SYSTEM WITH ONE CLASSIFICATION OF JUDGE.
Abstract
COURT CONSOLIDATION IS ARGUED TO AVOID DELAY, CONGESTION, JUDICIAL SELF-INTEREST, DUPLICATION, AND UNNECESSARY EXPANSION OF COURT FACILITIES AND JUDGES. INCLUDED IS A LIST OF 29 PROCEDURES WHICH COULD BE HANDLED MORE EFFICIENTLY IN A CONSOLIDATED SYSTEM. ALSO INCLUDED IS A LIST OF STATES WHICH ALREADY HAVE A UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM.