A victims' advocate says new measures to address court backlogs are doable if all players in the system play their part. 

The Chief District Court Judge has introduced maximum waiting times based on the seriousness of the crime. 

For the least serious category —where there's no risk of prison— the aim is six months. 

Independent victims' advocate Ruth Money told Mike Hosking that the courts are jammed and delayed. 

She says people have their lives on hold waiting.

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A victims' advocate says new measures to address court backlogs are doable if all players in the system play their part.  
The Chief District Court Judge has introduced maximum waiting times based on the seriousness of the crime.  
For the least serious category —where there's no risk of prison— the aim is six months.  
Independent victims' advocate Ruth Money told Mike Hosking that the courts are jammed and delayed. 
She says people have their lives on hold waiting. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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