New court protocols unveiled to tackle felony case delays and prepare for Rikers closure
New reforms in New York's Unified Court System aim to reduce felony case delays and alleviate jail population backlogs.
Appellate Division celebrates 50 years of Civil Appeals Management Program
The Civil Appeals Management Program (CAMP) celebrates 50 years of enhancing appellate efficiency and promoting settlement in New York's legal system.
Gov. Newsom Signs Revised Lemon Law, Despite Concerns It May Be Anti-Consumer
California's revised 'Lemon Law' was rushed, faced opposition, but aims to alleviate court case backlogs. Reforms may create confusion and uncertainty for consumers.
Donovan Kenlyn was detained indefinitely due to mental illness after attacking three Tube passengers, highlighting the intersection of mental health and public safety.
Civil rights groups say San Mateo County courts are ignoring bail-reform mandate
Civil rights organizations claim California courts are failing to implement affordable bail and pretrial release mandates, impacting defendants who cannot afford bail.
Brooklyn Supreme Court hosts courtroom event for disability support program
The collaboration between the Second Judicial District Equal Justice Committee and AHRC NYC enhances legal education and engagement for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
What victims think about SF criminal cases possibly being thrown out due to COVID backlog
Pandemic-related court backlogs may lead to dismissals of serious criminal cases, affecting victims' access to justice.
Judge says $475,000 award in New Hampshire youth center abuse case would be 'miscarriage of justice'
Capping the abuse verdict at $475,000 would be a miscarriage of justice.
Finding Jurors for an Unprecedented Trial
The criminal trial of an ex-president marks unique territory for the court system.
Nearly 80% of people in Ontario jails awaiting bail or trial, new report finds | CBC News
The crisis in Canada's bail system has worsened over the last decade
Major delays in the bail process due to strain on court system
Cyberattackers breach trove of Victoria court recordings
The court system in Victoria, Australia, experienced a suspected ransomware attack, potentially compromising audiovisual recordings of court hearings.
The attack began on December 8 and may have allowed attackers to access recordings between November 1 and December 21, with a small number of recordings prior to this also potentially compromised.
NYPD Officer Executes Daring Helicopter Descent onto Ship in New York, NY, USA | Flipboard
Law clerks play a crucial role in the court but often go unnoticed.
Law clerks provide valuable assistance, conduct legal research, and help judges make informed decisions.