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We are pleased to present Justice in Focus: The Strategic Plan for California’s Judicial Branch,2006–2012. The strategic plan describes the long-range mission and goals for the state courtsystem.Since its inception in 1992, the strategic plan has provided a mission and direction forCalifornia’s judicial branch. Guided by the plan’s strategic priorities, the branch has navigatedsome of the most significant reforms and improvements in our history.The strategic plan for 2006–2012 builds on past successes to meet the current and evolvingchallenges of delivering quality justice in a new era. Informed by a wide, representative arrayof judges and branch stakeholders, including members of the public, community leaders,and other justice system partners, the plan that follows renews and amplifies branchwidecommitments to ensuring access and quality services for all Californians. Other strategichallmarks include the imperatives of independent judicial decisionmaking, modern andinnovative administrative practices, technological advancements, and accountability for theuse of public resources. The plan affirms the importance of listening to the public, of effectiveinformation sharing, and of outreach and education in improving the public’s understandingof the courts.California’s judicial branch is committed to courts that are fair and accessible, as well asto services that are responsive to the needs of the public—services that inspire the trust andconfidence of Californians from all walks of life. This latest strategic plan will continue toguide us toward our goal of excellence in the administration of justice.We are pleased to present Justice in Focus: The Strategic Plan for California’s Judicial Branch, 2006–2012. The strategic plan describes the long-range mission and goals for the state court system.Since its inception in 1992, the strategic plan has provided a mission and direction for California’s judicial branch. Guided by the plan’s strategic priorities, the branch has navigated some of the most significant reforms and improvements in our history.The strategic plan for 2006–2012 builds on past successes to meet the current and evolving challenges of delivering quality justice in a new era. Informed by a wide, representative array of judges and branch stakeholders, including members of the public, community leaders, and other justice system partners, the plan that follows renews and amplifies branchwide commitments to ensuring access and quality services for all Californians. Other strategic hallmarks include the imperatives of independent judicial decisionmaking, modern and innovative administrative practices, technological advancements, and accountability for the use of public resources. The plan affirms the importance of listening to the public, of effective information sharing, and of outreach and education in improving the public’s understanding of the courts.California’s judicial branch is committed to courts that are fair and accessible, as well as to services that are responsive to the needs of the public—services that inspire the trust and confidence of Californians from all walks of life. This latest strategic plan will continue to guide us toward our goal of excellence in the administration of justice. |
