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Originally posted by Lisel Petis on 02/18/2025

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The justice system must protect, restore, and hold people accountable, but prolonged cases undermine all three. Delays from court backlogs, staffing shortages, and repeated continuances drag out the pretrial process, straining resources and eroding trust. Targeted policy changes can streamline proceedings and improve efficiency. In this post, we highlight key solutions for policymakers.

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Lisel Petis
Resident Senior Fellow for Criminal Justice & Civil Liberties
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