Old criminal cases prioritised in court backlog effort

Published 23 October 2026 · Trinbago News Now · Original synthesis from dated sources; no independent field reporting claimed.

Criminal cases that have remained unresolved for 15 to 20 years are receiving priority as the Judiciary works to reduce its backlog, Chief Justice Ronnie Boodoosingh says.

Closer monitoring and facility improvements form part of the effort. Projects include courts in San Fernando and Tobago, and virtual access courtrooms at the Arouca prisons.

The Chief Justice wants criminal cases resolved within one to three years. He described an ambition for the system, not a result already achieved or a binding deadline.

Sources

TTT News / Faith Cheruiyot · Published 22 October 2026 · Checked 23 October 2026.

Trinidad Guardian / Derek Achong · Published 22 October 2026, 22:28:56; 23 October edition · Checked 23 October 2026.

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