HomeMy WebLinkAbout7265_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 7265
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS TO
SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE, EQUITABLE, AND
ONGOING SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT FUNDING TO
ENSURE THAT RESIDENTS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CONTINUE
TO HAVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE THROUGH THE SAN BERNARDINO
SUPERIOR COURT
WHEREAS,an essential component oflustice is the public's accessibility to courtrooms;and
WHEREAS,courts provide the necessary medium to protect and defend constitutional and
statutory rights and freedoms; and
WHEREAS,the San Bernardino Superior Court is one of the most underfunded courts in the
state, has the largest deficit of judicial positions, and is substantially understaffed; and
WHEREAS, recent court reductions are exacerbated in San Bernardino County due to
historic inequity and higher than average population and caseload growth;and
WHEREAS,due to court closures,individuals living in remote areas of the County will soon
no longer have a courtroom within a reasonable distance from their homes, leaving many facing
hardship to get to court, given the very limited public transportation and distances that can exceed
three hours driving time each way; and
WHEREAS,limited access to courts, further limits the available jury pool; and
WHEREAS,on February 19,2013,the Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting that
included a study session related to funding and closures affecting the San Bernardino Superior Court;
and
WHEREAS,testimony was given on the impact historic and current underfunding,unequal
funding and understaffing of the San Bernardino Superior Court has had on County residents; and
WHEREAS,the Board of Supervisors have indicated that this is a significant issue that has
County wide implications;
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Redlands as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby supports efforts to engage the State Legislature, local
municipalities,and other invested stakeholders to provide for adequate,equitable and ongoing San
Bernardino County Superior Court funding consistent with the court's workload in order to ensure
that the residents of the County of San Bernardino continue to have access to justice.
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ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 16''clay of April, 2013.
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Peter Aguilar, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sam Irwin, ty. Jerk
1, Sam Irwin, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was
duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof,held on the 16'�'day of April,2013,by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harrison, foster, Gardner, Gilbreath; Mayor Aguilar
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Sam Irwin, City Clerk
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