State of the Judiciary 2013

A lack of understanding about the courts and financial shortfalls pose the two greatest challenges to the judiciary, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Ronald D. Castille said.

This year’s State of the Commonwealth’s Courts defines the state court system “by the numbers,” including a survey of its budget request, financial savings, and strong collections of court fines, fees and costs as well as highlighting specific court programs that can improve lives and often save tax dollars as justice is pursued.

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