Budget cuts limit court days in Late Dec & early Jan

Due to California's budget crisis and subsequent budget cuts to the trial courts, the El Dorado Superior Court will implement limited operation days on Dec. 24, 26, 27, 28 and 31. Limited operations will also be in effect Jan. 2, 3 and 4 to further reduce the court's operating budget, according to a statement from the court.

On the limited operation days, all clerks' offices and all but two courtrooms will be closed. One courtroom will remain open in South Lake Tahoe and one will remain open in Placerville. A judge will be available in each courtroom to conduct arraignments and examinations, to handle time-sensitive juvenile matters and to sign any necessary documents on an emergency basis, as ...

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