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State Bar Assoc. president: NJ courts in ‘dire situation’
Clip: 6/23/2022 | 3m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
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.
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State Bar Assoc. president: NJ courts in ‘dire situation’
Clip: 6/23/2022 | 3m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
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.
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