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Committee hears court program briefings including Court Assistance Services

House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee · February 23, 2026
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Summary

The House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee heard presentations from the Administrative Office of the Courts on Court Assistance Services and Family Court Services and questioned staff on program scope and evaluation metrics.

Jason Slade Spillman, legal counsel with the Administrative Office of the Courts, introduced court program presentations to the House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee on Feb. 23, 2026. Imelda Lopez, Deputy Trial Court Administrator for the 4th Judicial District, presented information about Court Assistance Services, outlining judicial support available to litigants and court users.

Chris Paulsen, Deputy Trial Court Administrator for the 3rd Judicial District, described Family Court Services and how the courts handle family-related proceedings. Committee members asked about program reach and evaluation; members specifically inquired about statewide applicability and the metrics used to measure recidivism and program outcomes. The presentations began at the committee's 1:30 P.M. meeting and were introduced by Slade Spillman.