HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-5300 ENDORSING THE GOAL OF COURT REFORMRESOLUTION NO. 5300 (1984 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ENDORSING THE GOAL OF
COURT REFORM
WHEREAS, the administration of criminal justice has become increasingly
cumbersome in California under the weight of unnecessary delays and prohibi-
tive costs caused by court inefficiency; and
WHEREAS, the California court system is hampered by the search for
technical imperfections in criminal cases which permit guilty criminals to
obtain reversals of convictions to commit new crimes and create new victims;
and
WHEREAS, the Federal judicial system already employs a jury selection
process which streamlines the search for fair and impartial jury without
permitting the unlimited questioning of jurors permitted by California
courts; and
WHEREAS, reforms in the preliminary hearing process, Grand Jury
indictments and less- than - unanimous verdicts will save both time and
taxpayer costs while protecting the fairness and equality of criminal
justice; and
WHEREAS, technical delays in the trial process escalate the cost of
court cases and reinforce the principle that justice delayed is justice
denied; and
WHEREAS, denial of parole or probation can be an effective deterrent
to further criminal activity if denial is made promptly; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo that the city endorse the goals of court reform which would
address these concerns; and
R 5300
Resolution No. 530( .984 Series)
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FURTHER, that the City Council urge San Luis Obispo residents to read
the proposed criminal court reform initiative and become better informed
abount its goals and effects; and
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Griffin
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 7th day of February,
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