Sentence Disparity, Judge Shopping and Trial Court Delay

1996 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Don Weatherburn ◽  
Bronwyn Linc
Keyword(s):  
Past Research ◽  
High Rate ◽  
District Court ◽  
Trial Court ◽  
Significant Drop ◽  
Court Delay ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Criminal Matters ◽  
Determining Factor

Until recently, criminal matters finalised by way of a trial in the NSW District Court have been the subject of substantial delays. In 1990–93, there was a significant drop in the backlog of trial cases pending in the court but the corresponding reduction in trial court delay has been less substantial than might have been expected. The article draws on past research showing that adjournments contribute significantly to trial court delay and considers the question of whether the practice of 'judge shopping' might in part be responsible for the high rate of adjournments. Evidence is presented showing that there are substantial disparities in the use of imprisonment by District Court judges and that this appears to be a determining factor in the willingness of defendants to proceed to trial.

Is Court Delay Unconstitutional?

1994 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 267-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen L. Wasby
Keyword(s):  
Court Delay

scholarly journals Court Delay on U.S. Climate Plan Won't Stop Clean Energy Efforts

Eos ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randy Showstack
Keyword(s):  
Clean Energy ◽  
Emissions Reductions ◽  
Court Delay

While many states wait for judicial clarity, analysts predict that the move toward clean energy and emissions reductions will continue.

MODELING COURT DELAY

Law & Policy ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 305-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
STEVEN FLANDERS
Keyword(s):  
Court Delay
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