Positive Progress In Courts As Sentencing Adjournments Drop

Positive Progress In Courts As Sentencing Adjournments Drop

Mrs McKee credits the success to the collaborative efforts of the District Court Timeliness Programme, the Sentencing Ready team supported by priority rostering, and the Prosecutions Uplift Programme.

Positive progress in courts as sentencing adjournments drop

Minister for Courts Nicole McKee is welcoming new data showing a significant drop in sentencing adjournments in the District Court, reflecting ongoing improvements in court efficiency.   “Over the past two years, sentencing adjournments in the criminal jurisdiction have fallen from 36 to 29 per cent, resulting in nearly 2,900 fewer delayed sentencing hearings.  This means more cases are proceeding as planned, freeing up court time and helping mo…