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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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1 week ago

Kenosha County court officials cite backlog, attorney shortage and small-claims changes that could increase filings Clerk of circuit court Rebecca Metaska Mentek and an unnamed county judge reported a shrinking but still-large docket backlog (the judge said he had 967 pending cases), flagged a statewide attorney shortage, and warned a pending law raising small-claims limits to $15,000 could increase filings and caseload pressure.

Kenosha County's court system is facing a looming crisis with a backlog of 967 cases and a new law that could drastically increase small-claims filings.

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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2 weeks ago

Chief Justice asks legislature for judgeship additions and rural courthouse stabilization fund Chief Justice John Kittredge told a Senate subcommittee the judiciary needs four additional resident circuit judgeships, permanent funding for court interpreters, and a rural courthouse stabilization fund (Bamberg cited) to address growing backlogs and aging infrastructure.

Chief Justice John Kittredge is calling for new judgeships and funding to tackle South Carolina's overwhelming court backlogs and aging rural courthouses.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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7 months ago

Court Prepares for Bench Trial While Managing Backlog of Cases Court addresses scheduling changes for cases, including bench trial and arraignment resets.

The Lake Forest Park Court is shaking things up to tackle a growing backlog, but a crucial bench trial hangs in the balance due to a licensing issue.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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8 months ago

VanZandt County DA highlights courtroom space constraints and staff shortages DA discusses need for additional court and staff due to high case backlog.

Van Zandt County's District Attorney reveals alarming staffing shortages and cramped conditions that threaten timely justice in the community.

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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11 months ago

Chief Judge addresses rising case backlog and judicial vacancies in local court Court struggles with increased filings and vacancies impacting case clearance rates

Michigan's court system is grappling with a mounting backlog and judicial vacancies, raising urgent questions about its ability to deliver timely justice.

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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1 year ago

Spalding County Court seeks resolution for second judge due to case backlog Spalding County Judge Thacker advocates for adding a second judge to handle increasing cases.

Spalding County's judicial system is on the brink of crisis with a staggering backlog of 5,500 cases, prompting calls for a second judge to restore order.

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Citizen Portal News Montana

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1 year ago

Senator Morgeau calls for resources to address OPD backlog issues Senator Morgeau raises concerns about over 100 pending cases in the Public Defender's Office.

Montana's judicial system is facing a crisis as Senator Morgeau demands urgent resources to tackle a staggering backlog of over 100 pending cases in the Office of Public Defender.

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Citizen Portal News Kansas

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1 year ago

Kansas grapples with attorney shortage as caseloads rise and recruitment efforts intensify Kansas addresses attorney shortfall, but rising case volumes threaten to overwhelm defense resources.

Kansas is facing a critical attorney shortage as rising case volumes threaten to overwhelm its legal system—what innovative solutions are being proposed to tackle this crisis?

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1 year ago

193 cases pending before Constitutional Benches of SC - Yes Punjab News 193 cases are pending before the Supreme Court's Constitution Benches. Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal highlights reasons, IT initiatives, and judicial infrastructure efforts.

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