SACRAMENTO — Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye on Monday reiterated her support for a strong, centralized judicial branch, telling lawmakers in her first State of the Judiciary speech that the diverse needs of Californians are best managed by the Judicial Council.
“Local courts and judges are effective advocates for local needs” Cantil-Sakauye said in her inaugural address to a joint session of the Legislature. “But the Judicial Council serves statewide needs,” just as the Legislature handles broader issues while cities and counties take care of local problems, she said.
