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Frivolous Action Filings In California Courts, California Research Bureau

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Unlawful Detainer Pilot Program, Administrative Office Of The Courts

California Agencies

Under the general framework of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Health & Saf. Code, §§ 11570–11587), one of the key provisions of the pilot program is the additional authority granted to city attorneys and city prosecutors to file unlawful detainer (UD) actions against any tenants who are engaged in illegal drug activities. By establishing this program, the Legislature hoped that city attorneys would be able to deal with drug nuisance problems in the community more effectively if property owners, out of safety concerns or other considerations, are unwilling to file unlawful detainer actions to evict offending tenants.

In 2004, AB …

Gender And Justice: Implementing Gender Fairness In The Courts, Judicial Council Of California

California Agencies

In November, 1990, the Judicial Council unanimously adopted a comprehensive set of recommendations designed to ensure gender fairness in the the state courts of California. this implementation report will highlight the progress made to date in greater detail and outline future objectives.

The Impact Of The Three Strikes Law On Superior And Municipal Courts, Judicial Council Of California

California Agencies

In March 1996, all superior and municipal courts received a follow-up survey to obtain information on the impact of the "three strikes" law on the courts. The results of this second survey, covering July through December 1995, are largely consistent with the results from the first survey. covering January through June 1995. The second survey, though, paints a more complete picture due to the excellent response rate (e.g., 100 percent of the superior courts responded), an additional six months of experience with the "three strikes" law, and supplemental information provided by some responding courts

Achieving Equal Justice For Women And Men In The California Courts. Final Report, Judicial Council Of California

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Achieving Equal Justice For Women And Men In The Courts. The Draft Report Of The Judicial Council Advisory Committee On Gender Bias In The Courts, Judicial Council Of California

California Agencies

The Judicial Council Advisory Committee on Gender Bias in the Courts was appointed by two Chief Justices and charged with the duty of examining the problem of gender bias in the California courts, gathering information, and making recommendations to the Judicial Council to correct any problems identified. The committee has found that serious problems do exist in decison making, court practices and procedures, the fair allocation of judicial resources, and in the courtroom environment. The committee proposes a series of recommendations in the areas of: Civil Litigation and Courtroom Demeanor, Family Law, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and Criminal Law, and Court …

Backgrounder: The Civil Cases. Four Representative Decisions Of The California Supreme Court, Phillip E. Johnson

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"The Court On Trial:" An Analysis Of Phillip Johnson's Attack On The California Supreme Court, Independent Citizens' Committee To Keep Politics Out Of The Court

California Agencies

On November 4, California voters will decide whether to retain Chief Justice Rose Bird and Associate Justices Joseph Grodin and Cruz Reynoso on the Supreme Court of California.1 This election is extraordinarily important because, for the first time in the history of California judicial retention elections, several Justices are being vigorously opposed in a multi-million dollar partisan campaign. The campaign against the Justices has been conducted by conservative organizations through direct mail and advertisements in newspapers, radio and television. Although we are used to this in ordinary politics, it is a I cause for great concern in a judicial election. …

Backgrounder: The Biltmore Debate. Should The Justices Be Retained?, The Supreme Court Project

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