Incoming Gov. Mikie Sherrill has the ability to shape New Jersey’s judiciary

Justice Department: Longer it takes to resolve, greater risk that cases will be adjourned indefinitely

Court officials say the number, at 50, is about double what they can reasonably handle

NJ commission also recommends other sentencing reforms

The state court system currently has 56 openings on the bench

NJ measure excludes those convicted of murder or or aggravated sexual assault

Scutari and Coughlin discuss agenda at annual NJ League of Municipalities conference

Trials had been suspended in several counties because of judicial vacancies

Michael Noriega would be the first first public defender appointed to the court

Some argue senatorial courtesy is to blame

If confirmed, Noriega would be the third Hispanic member in history

Currently, New Jersey's Superior Court has 67 vacancies

The state has 69 vacancies on the Superior Court

NJ's court system is understaffed, contributing to the state's high hail population

For Rachel Wainer Apter, the road to confirmation may involve moving out of Bergen County

A Senate committee approved seven judicial nominees Monday. Next up, a full Senate vote

The new directive is meant to keep people out of jail for low-level offenses

Chief Justice Stuart Rabner says shortage of judges is leading to a massive backlog of cases

Castner’s confirmation leaves two open federal judicial seats in New Jersey

The case is not over; a hearing is scheduled for April