Urges Documentation on Impact of Judicial Cutbacks
RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges state, territorial, and local bar associations to document the impact of funding cutbacks to the justice systems in their jurisdictions, to publicize the effects of those cutbacks, and to create coalitions to address and respond to the ramifications of funding shortages to their justice systems.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the ABA urges state, territorial, and local governments to recognize their constitutional responsibilities to fund their justice systems adequately, provide that funding as a governmental priority, and develop principles that would provide for stable and predictable levels of funding of those justice systems.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the ABA urges federal, state, territorial, and local courts to identify and engage in best practices to insure the protection of the citizens within their jurisdictions, efficient use of court resources, and financial accountability.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the ABA urges state, territorial and local courts and bar associations to develop sustainable strategies to communicate the value of adequately funding the justice system utilizing advisory groups, enhanced civic and public education, and direct engagement with public officials at all levels.
RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges state, territorial, and local bar associations to document the impact of funding cutbacks to the justice systems in their jurisdictions, to publicize the effects of those cutbacks, and to create coalitions to address and respond to the ramifications of funding shortages to their justice systems.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the ABA urges state, territorial, and local governments to recognize their constitutional responsibilities to fund their justice systems adequately, provide that funding as a governmental priority, and develop principles that would provide for stable and predictable levels of funding of those justice systems.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the ABA urges federal, state, territorial, and local courts to identify and engage in best practices to insure the protection of the citizens within their jurisdictions, efficient use of court resources, and financial accountability.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the ABA urges state, territorial and local courts and bar associations to develop sustainable strategies to communicate the value of adequately funding the justice system utilizing advisory groups, enhanced civic and public education, and direct engagement with public officials at all levels.
