In his testimony before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee Tuesday, Judge Glenn A. Grant, acting administrative director of the courts, addressed a continued effort to fill vacancies on the Superior Court bench as more seats are likely to be emptied by the end of summer.

Grant expressed his gratitude for the progress made on filling judicial vacancies, which has allowed all vicinages in the state to resume conducting civil and matrimonial trials, but he stressed the need to continue to address the judiciary employee shortage. He also heard concerns from senators regarding his prior grading of criminal justice reform.