Council approves five-year courthouse construction plan after additional state funding boosts projects
Judicial Council approved a five-year capital outlay plan and directed staff to submit budget change proposals following new state appropriations that add $188 million for four projects and $1.63 billion to complete five projects.
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The Judicial Council approved a Court Facilities Advisory Committee recommendation to adopt a five-year courthouse construction plan and a capital outlay budget change proposal for FY 2027–28. Administrative Presiding Justice Brad Hill and Judge Eric Wersching presented the plan, noting the final state budget added substantial funding that changed the plan's composition: $188 million was appropriated to start and complete work on four projects (Clear Lake, Tracy, Kern, Tahoe) and $1.63 billion to finish remaining phases on five others (Solano, Nevada City, Plumas, Santa Clarita, San Luis Obispo).
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