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In an encouraging development, Chief Judge Peter Kidd has provided an update on the County Court's efforts to address the COVID-19 backlog of criminal jury trials.
Key highlights include:
- Reduction from 1543 to 1177 pending trials since January 2022.
- Time-to-trial figures in Melbourne now at 12-14 months.
- Positive trends indicate a return to pre-pandemic levels.
To read the Chief Judge's full update on this significant progress, click here.