New York Times Article Explores Impact of Budget Cuts on Court System

Cuts Could Stall Sluggish Courts at Every Turn
Published: May 15, 2011
Weekend arraignment courts will be reduced, presenting the possibility that prisoners will not see a judge within 24 hours, as required by law.

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Also, see this article on cost-cutting changes for the 18-B panel implemented by the Mayor's office.

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/05/new-rules-trouble-some-public-defender-groups/