The New York State Unified Court System recently released its
annual report.
It provides an update on the "Excellence Initiative," to streamline caseloads in the New York court system.
The also includes a summary of
the "standards and goals," including benchmarks of 90 days for misdemeanors and 180 days from indictment for felonies. In addition, the report highlights the state's
Access to Justice Program and volunteer attorney activities, the
Pro Bono Scholars Program, and efforts to support specialty courts.
Finally, the document contains a section on caseload activity of the entire court system.
The complete report can be found here.
