Tuesday | May 13, 2008
9:00–9:30 a.m.
9:30–10:00 a.m.
12:15–12:45 p.m.
12:45–1:15 p.m.

Highlights in this edition:

• A computer virus forces the 8-day shutdown of the entire computer system in the San Diego court.
• California legislators propose $5 billion in lease revenue bonds for court buildings—funded with increased fines and court fees.
• Ventura builds outdoor walk-up windows for express transactions—a popular addition to customer service.
• Fresno hears from hundreds of stakeholders on what the court is doing right and wrong.
• San Bernardino creates a model program for “Limited English Proficiency” assistance.
• Judicial Council Digest: highlights of the April 25, 2008 public meeting.

TravelCam Note:

We want to send the CCN TravelCam to YOUR court, if you have a story to tell. It's easy, it's fun, and it brings deserved attention to your court. Just call Leanne Kozak at (916) 263–2838, or email her at Leanne.Kozak@jud.ca.gov.

For more information:

• Interpreters Testing Standards
  http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/jc/documents/reports/042508item5.pdf
  
  
• Limited English Proficiency Plan:
  http://serranus.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/lep/index.htm
  Mark Garcia, Senior Court Services Analyst, mark.garcia@jud.ca.gov
  
  
• Operational Plan
  http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/jc/documents/reports/042508item9.pdf
  
  
• California Court Case Management System (CCMS)
  http://serranus.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/tech/
  (Serranus login required )
  
  
• WiFi in jury assembly rooms
  http://serranus.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/tech/
  (Serranus login required )
  
  
• Kleps Awards
  http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/innovations/index.htm
  
  
• California Courts Review Magazine
  On line: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/reference/ccr.htm
  To request a hard copy:
  PubInfo hotline: (800) 900–5980 or pubinfo@jud.ca.gov
  
  
• Court News Update: serranus.courtinfo.ca.gov/cnu/
  (Serranus login required )
  
  
• CCN story suggestions/comments: Leanne.Kozak@jud.ca.gov

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