NOLA DA Jordan Targets Case Backlog

The Times-Picayune reports that NOLA DA Eddie Jordan hopes to reduce his current load of 5,000 to 6,000 cases down to 1,500 by setting up a squad of volunteer lawyers to work as special prosecutors. The story also outlines Jordan's efforts to make other sweeping changes throughout the office, including implementation of technology and training and improving relations with the defense bar.

Posted by AJR at February 25, 2003 10:38 AM