Frequently Asked Questions

9. What impact will the Legislation [Trial Court Funding Act of 1997] have on existing MOUs [memoranda of understanding]?

With the passage of the AB 233 [Trial Court Funding Act of 1997] and AB 1438 (Escutia), rules 2201-2210 of the California Rules of Court went into effect. These rules expand the scope of issues that courts are required to bargain. Rule 2206(a) provides that existing MOUs remain in effect for the stated duration of the MOU unless a modification is negotiated by courts and employee organizations.

See Gov. Code, §§ 68650-68655, 77605(d) and (e), and CRC [ Cal. Rules of Court] rule 2206(a).