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State Bar Assoc. president: NJ courts in ‘dire situation’

NJ State Bar Assoc. president hopes it won't come to legal action over judicial vacancies

06/23/2022

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State Bar Assoc. president: NJ courts in ‘dire situation’

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NJ State Bar Assoc. president hopes it won't come to legal action over judicial vacancies

With 67 judicial vacancies, New Jersey’s courts are in an unprecedented situation -- forced to delay, or cancel altogether, certain trials to keep criminal, family and domestic violence cases moving. The problem began during the pandemic with judicial confirmations stuck in a legislative logjam. The Governor’s Office continues to vet dozens of nominees.

06/23/2022

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