N.J. judge shortage reaching crisis level, with huge delays for thousands. ‘This is catastrophic.’ – NJ.com

Scale of justice

The New Jersey Judiciary is facing a crisis with a historically high number of judicial vacancies — currently 68 — and growing. The state Senate is expected to convene this summer to help plug the holes.Getty Images

Mushrooming judicial vacancies are exacting a heavy toll on New Jersey’s court system.

The price: justice delayed or denied for thousands of residents.