While long court delays may have negative consequences for a defendant, a number of court participants may prefer long delay or be unconcerned about it. Defendants' cases may be improved by the unavailability of witnesses, and their incarceration is delayed. Private attorneys may be able to collect more of their legal fees, and prosecutors and public defenders may need extra time because of heavy caseloads. Proposals to reduce delay include increasing resources, creating and enforcing statewide court rules, developing improved case management techniques and procedural reforms, and developing realistic speedy trials programs based on an awareness of the local legal culture and its attitude toward delay. For New Jersey, the case management and procedural reform option is preferred. However, such an approach cannot work without the support of court participants.