Criminal cases in NYC are taking significantly longer to process through the court systems than any comparable jail system in the country, leaving thousands of people in city jails for months to years longer than necessary, inflating the jail population and wasting over $840 million a year.
Delays worsened over the years, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, jeopardizing the city's plan to close Rikers Island, according to Comptroller Brad Lander.
Lander's proposed solutions include establishing a working group to expedite cases, processing felony cases in line with national best practices, and investing in scheduling software.
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