Yakima County uses an efficient system for court cases
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Yakima County said a calendar system that began in the courts two years ago was really paying dividends. The county set up what it called a "trailing" calendar for cases that were ready for trial. It enabled the court to keep track of when court space was available. Defense lawyers deemed ready for trial get a day's notice before going to court. It eliminated continuances and other delays. Administrators said a backlog that used to be 80 cases a month is now down to about two a month.
"It's speedy, efficient, justice. Instead of what we used to have of cases hanging on for years and years," said Yakima County Court Consultant, Harold Dalia.
Administrators said the system has saved about $100,000 dollars so far. It cost about $150,000 dollars to put in place.
"It's speedy, efficient, justice. Instead of what we used to have of cases hanging on for years and years," said Yakima County Court Consultant, Harold Dalia.
Administrators said the system has saved about $100,000 dollars so far. It cost about $150,000 dollars to put in place.
