Trial Court Budget Advisory Committee

The 22-member advisory committee comprised of superior court judges, court executives and advisory staff from the Judicial Council reports directly to the Judicial Branch Budget Committee. Members are appointed by the Chief Justice for a designated term. The current membership is effective September 15, 2024. 

Committee Members

• Hon. Jonathan B. Conklin, Chair, Superior Court of California, County of Fresno
• Ms. Rebecca Fleming, Vice Chair, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara
• Hon. J. Eric Bradshaw, Superior Court of California, County of Kern
• Hon. Judith C. Clark, Superior Court of California, County of Riverside
• Hon. Kimberly A. Gaab, Superior Court of California, County of Fresno
• Hon. Wendy G. Getty, Superior Court of California, County of Solano
• Hon. Samantha P. Jessner, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
• Hon. David C. Kalemkarian, Superior Court of California, County of Fresno
• Hon. Patricia L. Kelly, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
• Hon. Michael J. Reinhart, Superior Court of California, County of Kings
• Hon. Lisa M. Rogan, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino
• Ms. Stephanie Cameron, Superior Court of California, County of Tulare
• Mr. Chad Finke, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
• Mr. Kevin Harrigan, Superior Court of California, County of Tehama
• Mr. Shawn C. Landry, Superior Court of California, County of Yolo
• Mr. Darrel E. Parker, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
• Mr. Brandon E. Riley, Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
• Mr. Michael M. Roddy, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
• Mr. Chris Ruhl, Superior Court of California, County of Glenn
• Mr. David W. Slayton, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
• Mr. Neal Taniguchi, Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo
• Mr. David H. Yamasaki, Superior Court of California, County of Orange

Judicial Council Staff to the Committee

• Mr. Zlatko Theodorovic (Advisor), Judicial Council of California
• Ms. Rose Lane (Lead Staff), Judicial Council of California

Fiscal Planning Subcommittee 

• Hon. Jonathan B. Conklin, Chair, Superior Court of California, County of Fresno 
• Hon. Kimberly A. Gaab, Superior Court of California, County of Fresno
• Hon. Wendy G. Getty, Superior Court of California, County of Solano
• Hon. Michael J. Reinhart, Superior Court of California, County of Kings
• Hon. Lisa M. Rogan, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino
• Mr. Chad Finke, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
• Mr. Kevin Harrigan, Superior Court of California, County of Tehama
• Mr. Shawn C. Landry, Superior Court of California, County of Yolo
• Mr. Chris Ruhl, Superior Court of California, County of Glenn
• Mr. David H. Yamasaki, Superior Court of California, County of Orange

Funding Methodology Subcommittee

• Hon. Jonathan B. Conklin, Cochair, Superior Court of California, County of Fresno 
• Mr. Chad Finke, Cochair, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
• Hon. J. Eric Bradshaw, Superior Court of California, County of Kern
• Hon. Samantha P. Jessner, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
• Hon. David C. Kalemkarian, Superior Court of California, County of Fresno
• Hon. Patricia L. Kelly, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
• Ms. Stephanie Cameron, Superior Court of California, County of Tulare
• Ms. Rebecca Fleming, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara
• Mr. Shawn C. Landry, Superior Court of California, County of Yolo
• Mr. Chris Ruhl, Superior Court of California, County of Glenn
• Mr. David W. Slayton, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
• Mr. David H. Yamasaki, Superior Court of California, County of Orange

Revenue and Expenditure Subcommittee

• Hon. Patricia L. Kelly, Cochair, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
• Mr. Darrel E. Parker, Cochair, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
• Hon. Judith C. Clark, Superior Court of California, County of Riverside
• Hon. David M. Kalemkarian, Superior Court of California, County of Fresno
• Hon. Michael J. Reinhart, Superior Court of California, County of Kings
• Ms. Stephanie Cameron, Superior Court of California, County of Tulare
• Mr. Shawn C. Landry, Superior Court of California, County of Yolo
• Mr. Brandon E. Riley, Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
• Mr. Michael M. Roddy, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

Background
In May 2013, Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye announced the establishment of the Trial Court Budget Advisory Committee. Recognized as a standing advisory body, the Trial Court Budget Advisory Committee (TCBAC) held its first public meeting in July 2013.

Charge
TCBAC provides input on the trial court budget process for the benefit of all trial courts statewide and to propose recommendations to the Judicial Council on trial court funding consistent with council goals. In carrying out this duty, the advisory committee shall consider the following: 

• Make recommendations on trial court budget priorities to guide the development of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The advisory committee considers all relevant factors including:
  • Input provided by trial court leadership advisory committees concerning budget priorities;
  • Input submitted by trial courts;
  • Feedback from members of the public, including any designated trial court employee representatives;  
  • The fiscal condition of the state;
  • Other factors and trends affecting the trial courts and the state; and
  • The progress of the trial courts in meeting strategic and operational goals established by the Judicial Council.
• Make recommendations on the allocation of trial court funding, to include any changes to existing methodologies for allocating trial court budget augmentations and reductions.
• Make recommendations, as appropriate, on budget policies and procedures.
• Further participate in the budget development process as requested by the Judicial Council or the Judicial Branch Budget Committee.