NCJ Number
44326
Date Published
1977
Length
182 pages
Annotation
THIS REPORT INCLUDES DATA ON THE APPELLATE DIVISION, THE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION, THE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION, AND ORGANIZATIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, FISCAL, AND DIRECTORY INFORMATION.
Abstract
DATA ON AGES OF CASES PENDING IN THE TRIAL COURTS AS OF THE END OF 1976 IS INCLUDED FOR THE FIRST TIME. THIS NEW DATA IS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF A REVISED DATA REPORTING SYSTEM IMPLEMENTED IN 1976, AND FOR THE FIRST TIME DATA COMMENT ON 'CASE BACKLOG'. THE SUBJECT OF CASE BACKLOG IS DISCUSSED IN THE SECTIONS ON THE SUPERIOR COURT AND DISTRICT COURT DIVISIONS. NEW SECTIONS OF COMMENT AND INFORMATION, INCLUDING A HISTORICAL NOTE AND STATEMENT ON COURT SYSTEM ORGANIZATION AS OF 1976, ARE PRESENTED.