Backlog Reduction Programmess and Weighted Caseload Methods for South East Europe: Two Comparative Inquiries

Abstract

Backlogs in case management in courts of justice is a recurring problem in many European Countries. This report summarizes the possible measures to be taken in court administration to reduce backlogs in courts. It also summarizes the ways to to prevent backlogs from reoccurring by using weighted caseloads when distributing cases over judges and units within courts. It also assesses the current backlog reduction policies in court administration in several countries in South Eastern Europe, and comes with recommendations for further improvements and enhancing effectiveness.