Court closures, layoffs, lines, and backlogs.
California’s trial courts are in sorry shape, and the public has suffered, but many believe this could have been prevented – if only the public and the legislature had known about all the available funds in our statewide court system.
Why didn’t we know?
Because the administrative body that oversees courts, the Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) – unbelievably — falls outside the jurisdiction of California’s basic rules of good governance, including independent audit and financial oversight requirements.
It’s time to change that and make sure that the AOC can’t hide the ball anymore. Courts are for the public. Our tax dollars and fees fund them. It’s time for the AOC and trial courts to receive rigorous, independent audits.
What you can do:
SEIU court employees are supporting AB 2521, which will require AOC and court audits. AB 2521 will be heard in committee on Tuesday, April 20.
To spread the word, share our video with your friends, along with a note about why you want more transparency and accountability in our court system.