Issue: Offset of Federal Tax Returns to Collect Fines Fees and Restitution
Impact: Approval of this legislation would allow states to access federal funds to support state court interpreter programs in areas such as certification, training or general support.
Position: State court leaders endorse the concept of a federal court interpreter program assisting the state courts.
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Issue: Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act
Impact: Legislation enacted in the 110th Congress provides financial incentives to encourage more attorneys to work as prosecutors/public defenders [both criminal and juvenile justice] or civil legal aid attorneys.
Position: Court leaders have consistently supported such incentives for attorneys in public service.
Issue: Compensation for Federal Judges
Impact: Some states use the pay schedule for federal judges as a benchmark for the salaries of state court judges.
Position: No formal position