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- SEATTLE - The King County courthouse could soon see some relief after the The Metropolitan King County Council approved a budget to help with the massive backlog of cases in the court system. Right now, there are close to 6,000 cases awaiting a plea or trial. That includes almost 240 murder cases.
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Jul 11, 2021 · Armed robberies, aggravated assaults, shootings and other violent crimes continue to pile up as the county’s legal system attempts to dig out from a historic backlog of felony cases, while also...
- Almost 5,000 felony cases await resolution in King County ...
During the pandemic, the superior court processed fewer...
- Almost 5,000 felony cases await resolution in King County ...
Jul 27, 2021 · The Metropolitan King County Council on Tuesday approved more than $42 million in supplemental funding for the county’s backlogged criminal legal system, an amount that is far less than judges,...
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Sep 13, 2024 · King County Superior Court has announced new measures to tackle the significant backlog of unlawful detainer (eviction) cases, a move that offers a partial victory for housing providers seeking timely resolutions.
May 20, 2022 · During the pandemic, the superior court processed fewer cases, an attorney shortage worsened and violent crime spiked. A historic backlog is the result.
Jul 28, 2021 · SEATTLE (AP) — The Metropolitan King County Council has approved over $42 million in supplemental funding for the county’s backlogged criminal legal system. That amount is far less than judges, prosecutors and public defenders requested, and far more than advocates, who consider the system unjust, wanted to see, The Seattle Times reported .
Jun 4, 2021 · One prosecutor in King County said there are 3,000 cases in his county just waiting for approval to be filed. In Genesee County (Flint), Michigan, the backlog is 1,200 cases long, including ...
Jul 27, 2021 · On Tuesday, the King County Council approved $42 million in a supplemental budget for both full-time and temporary positions to help chip away at the backlog. The money comes from federal funds...
