2023 State of the Court Annual Report

JUDICIAL NEED

SBSC's case filings and workload requires an additional 28 judges to provide adequate case management and timely adjudication for our caseload. In spite of the judicial additions in 2023, SBSC continues to lead the state of California as the most underjudged county by percentage HIGHEST UNMET JUDICIAL NEED OF THE STATE

and count since 2008, especially as retirements take place. The court looks forward to continuing to work with the Governor and the legislature to advocate for the remaining judgeships.

102 AUTHORIZED AND FUNDED JUDICIAL POSITIONS

14 JUDGES APPOINTED IN 2023

28 JUDGES STILL NEEDED

Graphical Overview of the San Bernardino Bench

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LOOKING FORWARD | Judicial Need