Heemi Taumaunu: Chief District Court Judge on the introduction of timeframe goals in the justice sector

Published: June 18, 2024, 8:10 p.m.

The Chief District Court Judge says there's a definite commitment across the justice sector to reducing court delays. \xa0

He wants to introduce timeframe goals based on the seriousness of the crime. \xa0

For the least serious category which can only result in fines or community sentences the aim is six months. \xa0

Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu told Mike Hosking that they'll be looking to make best use of resources they currently have. \xa0

He says there's been a lot of work happening to maximise that.\xa0

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