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While the model has helped equalize funding gaps across counties, chronic underfunding of the judicial branch has complicated its rollout.

Facing growing numbers of civil and family law litigants representing themselves, courts are expanding services offered through “self-help” centers.

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye presented her annual State of the Judiciary Address to the Legislature on March 19, 2018.

Governor Jerry Brown signed a state budget on Wednesday that will help restore court services slashed during the recession, fund courthouse projects, and improve access to justice for millions of Californians.  

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.