FINAL 2021 Annual Report

Filling Vacancies

SBSC was hit hard, like many other courts, with vacancies and job market conditions including the Great Resignation, and an unprecedented number of judicial officers and employees leaving the workforce in 2021. As an already understaffed and most under-judged court in California, coupled with severe budget reductions and hiring freeze since FY 2020-21, SBSC was challenged with more than double the amount of vacancies experienced during pre- pandemic times. Other strategies include promoting a diverse workforce, culture and inclusivity, along with tele-work, alternative work schedules, and casual dress attire.

45 Legal Processing Assistant (LPA) positions are unfilled equating to an 11% percent vacancy rate which impacts how quickly we process filings.

-11% -9%

JAs

LPAs

15 Judicial Assistant (JA) positions are unfilled, equating to a 9% vacancy rate which impacts court hearings and trials.

-12% Court Reporters

-16% Interpreters

11 Court Reporter positions are unfilled equating to a vacancy rate of 12% impacting the ability to take a record of court proceedings.

8 Interpreter positions are vacant equating to a 16% vacancy rate which impacts a court users’ ability to fully participate in court.

Workforce Capacity 79%

2021

37

103 Promoted/ Transferred

9

Direct Hires

Rehires

5 Year Vacancy Rate by Fiscal Year

11%

9%

5%

5%

5%

4%

FY 18-19

FY 17-18

FY 20-21

FY 21-22

FY 19-20

FY 21-22 mid

13

ANNUAL REPORT 2021