(The Center Square) - Facing a multi-million-dollar budget shortfall, the Los Angeles County Superior Court is offering eligible full-time employees a one-time $35,000 buyout to voluntarily resign by Christmas Eve.
The buyout program for the nation's largest trial court, which serves a population of nearly 10 million with 36 courthouses, requires at least five years of continuous service.Â
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