The Massachusetts Bar Association is raising awareness on what is at stake in the absence of adequate court funding.
Gov. Deval L. Patrick is expected to release his proposed FY13 budget in late January. As the House of Representatives and then the Senate begin their budget debates in April and May respectively, you, as a member of the public or legal community, can make a difference, by reaching out to your state senators and representatives to reiterate the importance ensuring a full funded judicial system.
Visit http://www.massbar.org/courtfunding to identify your state representatives and senators and join the MBA in advocating for proper funding of the state's third branch of government -- the Judiciary.
Very powerful. Also very scary.
pfpcronin 1 month ago
The system needs to be overhauled as a profitable business for the public to value and support it. It is difficult to provide a cost effective product for the attorney-represented client due to delays in the courts. The associates are often in court all day waiting for their few minutes in front of a judge; then its continued for months. clients are irate if they are asked to pay for the day. Firms pays the salary overhead demands as the associates can't cut their pay due to student loans.
TheSillysam1000 1 month ago
Fantastic. I of course think that this is a national disaster. We need to treat the judicial branch as part of government not a financial step-child.
jmringrose 1 month ago in playlist Judicial System