HomeMy WebLinkAbout22211 - RESOLUTIONS - 4/16/2008 RESOLUTION NO. 22211
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING FULL
FUNDING FOR JUDICIAL OFFICERS TO SERVE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY.
WHEREAS, Riverside County has 76 judicial officers.
WHEREAS, State Court figures, based on population and caseload, suggest
Riverside County needs 133 officers.
WHEREAS, the Riverside County Courts are required to dismiss felony and
misdemeanor cases because the Courts are unable to hear these matters in a timely
manner, unprecedented in any other part of our State.
WHEREAS, last minute trial assignments to any Court in the various
geographical corners of our County continue to cause a negative impact on victims who
must travel over fifty (50) miles to testify.
WHEREAS, last minute criminal trial assignments to any Court in the various
geographical corners of our County creates a reduction in law enforcement in each
community, negatively impacting the safety of our citizens.
WHEREAS, civil cases have been held up indefinitely, delaying timely
adjudication for years, as the Civil Courts have worked to address the criminal cases.
WHEREAS, citizens attempting to resolve civil disputes do not have full access
to any judicial forum in this County.
WHEREAS, the caseload in Riverside County is so high and the backlog of civil
and criminal cases is so substantial, the provision of additional short-term resources, as
the State has done since August 2007, does not adequately meet the County's needs.
WHEREAS, the citizens of Riverside County deserve appropriate and fair judicial
resources.
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City Council supports State and full funding for new judicial officers to
serve Riverside County, and urges Governor Schwarzenegger and Senators Denise
Ducheny and Bob Dutton to work to prioritize funding for these judicial positions.
Resolution No. 22211
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ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF APRIL 2008.
DAVID H. READY, CIT A ER
ATTEST:
MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No- 22211 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on April 16, 2008, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
mes Thompson, City Clerk p
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