HomeMy WebLinkAbout90-017RESOLUTION NO. 90-017
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1/25/90
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING
"MEET YOUR JUDGES WEEK"
WHEREAS, the people of the State of California are
entitled to have access to a judicial process that ensures fair
and equal treatment for those participating; and
WHEREAS, understanding of court operations, and
respect for our system of justice are central to our democratic
society; and
WHEREAS, the demystification of the workings of the
courts in our communities and of the role of judges in our
court system will help to ensure access to justice for the people
and respect of the people for the judicial branch of government;
and
WHEREAS, judges who understand the perceptions and
concerns of the citizenry regarding local court operations will
be better able to fulfill their responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the California judges association, the
California Young Lawyers Association of the State Bar of
California, and the educational community have committed their
efforts to the planning and implementation of Meet Your Judges
Week, March 4th through 10th, 1990, for the purpose of increasing
communication between residents of local communities throughout
the state and their judges; and
WHEREAS, during Meet Your Judges Week, community
forums will be held in local jurisdictions throughout the state
to enable students, parents, and the general public to meet
with their local judges and learn about the role of judges in
the legal system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby
cc~amends participating judges, attorneys, and educators for
their efforts to demystify the judicial process;
2. That the City Council of the City of Santa Ana urges
the people of California to participate in Meet Your Judges
Week during the week of March 4th through 10th, 1990;
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3. That presiding judges, superior and municipal, and
other judges be strongly urged to participate in community
outreach programs during that week;
4. That all presiding judges, superior and municipal, be
urged to report to the Legislature no later than July 1, 1990,
on actions undertaken during this week;
5. That the Clerk of the Council transmit copies of this
resolution to the California Judges Association, the California
Young Lawyers Association of the State Bar of California, and
to the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
ADOPTED this 20th day of February , 1990.
ATTEST:
C~l~e ir~ eo~ ' t~Yc ou~ c i 1~/
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Young Aye
Acosta Y~
Griset ~-ye
May --Kye
McGuigan ~e
Norton Aye
Pulido Aye
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney