Due to unprecedented budget cuts as a result of the economic downturn, the various courts have been forced to adopt plans to reduce expenses. In Ventura County, the court has decided to close the East County Courthouse for Family Law services, effective June 25, 2012. As a result, all cases previously assigned to Simi Valley will be reassigned to Ventura as Commissioner Johnson (currently assigned to Simi Valley) will return to the Ventura Courthouse.
Additionally, the court has released notice that they are discontinuing case review conferences and the case plan designation program. These two items were implemented several years ago to help cases (frequently self-represented parties) move their case toward a resolution by ensuring that the next step is undertaken by the parties.
During this period of staffing and budget cuts, the services of an experienced family law attorney can be essential in keeping your case moving forward and not falling through the cracks.
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