Trial Court Improvement Fund Allocation: Emergency Funding Request for Fiscal Year 2011-2012

The Judicial Council of California requires courts to request cash advances or deficiency funding through a specific form (Attachment D). Requests for cash advances can be approved within 30 days, but require a waiver if needed earlier. Requests for one-time deficiencies or homicide case extraordinary cost reimbursement must be presented to the council and take place at their next scheduled meeting. Courts must provide a brief justification and supporting facts for their request, including information on their reserves and efforts to address the issue internally.