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Judicial branch urges full funding in informational hearing on House Bill 5012
Summary
Chief Justice Megan Flynn and state court leaders presented the Oregon Judicial Department's structure, workload and a Chief Justice–recommended budget of $1.2 billion during an informational hearing on House Bill 5012, stressing growing caseloads, facilities needs and the human impacts of court delays.
Chief Justice Megan Flynn, administrative head of the Oregon Judicial Department, told the Public Safety Subcommittee on Feb. 24 that the branch’s recommended budget is designed "to meet the needs of Oregonians and improve their experiences in our justice system." The presentation was part of an informational hearing on House Bill 5012, the primary budget measure for the Judicial Department.
The nut graf: Flynn, state court administrator Nancy Kozine and program staff outlined the scale of the unified court system and asked lawmakers to sustain recent investments, arguing continued funding is needed to handle rising filings, maintain access to justice and address aging courthouses.
Mr. Borden opened the overview with budget figures for the department’s current service level and alternative proposals. He said the…
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