New court protocols unveiled to tackle felony case delays and prepare for Rikers closure
Briefly

These backlogs and delays long endemic to the system are inexcusable, said Chief Judge Rowan Wilson.
We are not here to point fingers but to join hands... to identify and implement innovative protocols such as those we are launching in Brooklyn,
Efficient case management is integral to the fair administration of justice, ensuring defendants their earliest possible day in court and lessening the anxiety of victims and witnesses.
The effort is part of a broader strategy to address systemic issues as the city prepares for the scheduled closure of Rikers Island.
Read at Brooklyn Eagle
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