California Judicial Oversight Group Recommends Delays to Seven Courthouse Construction Projects

SAN FRANCISCO — After two-and-a-half days and 26 hours of public meetings, the Court Facilities Working Group (CFWG) is recommending that seven new courthouse construction projects be indefinitely delayed, one project be moved to the Trial Court Facility Modifications Working Group for consideration, and the remaining 23 projects proceed and move forward subject to funding availability or other considerations.

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In California, 13 Projects to Be Reassessed; 24 Others Have Construction Budgets Cut

SAN FRANCISCO — The Judicial Council endorsed a cost-cutting direction for court construction statewide, including the reassessment of 13 projects and further construction budget trimming on 24 projects. The council approved recommendations from the Court Facilities Working Group that are expected to yield significant, long-term savings throughout the $5 billion program.

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