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Bill introduced in Congress — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

Key claim: The District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act would establish expedited procedures to fill vacancies and mitigate trial delays in the D.C. local court system.

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(S2420 · 118th Congress) Latest action (2023-07-20): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Why this matters

Judicial vacancies can affect timely access to court proceedings for civil litigants, criminal defendants, and victims awaiting case resolution. This introduced bill seeks to address delays through expedited appointments, but its introduction alone does not change court procedures or establish that waiting times will decline.

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District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act
Stage: introduced · congress · 20-jul-2023

If you are awaiting proceedings in a D.C. local court, this bill targets vacancy-related delays but, at the introduced stage, does not change your court's appointment procedures or establish a shorter wait.

The District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act would establish expedited procedures to fill vacancies and mitigate trial delays in the D.C. local court system.

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External: congress:118-s-2420:introduced

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