Court Backlog
/ˈkɔrt ˈbækˌlɔg/
Definitions
- (n.) The accumulation of cases pending in a court, resulting in delayed proceedings and resolutions.
The court backlog caused a six-month wait before the trial date was set.
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Commentary
Often a focus of judicial reform efforts, reducing court backlog improves access to timely justice.
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