The pandemic has delayed justice in the court system.

With a mounting number of backlogged cases, a decision to cut judges could make the situation even worse.

REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: Anthony Carlo offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on the story

There are more than 29,000 backlogged cases in the Bronx Supreme Court - Civil Term alone, according to the Office of Court Administration.The Bronx is slated to lose eight state Supreme Court justices because of budget issues.

A total of 46 judges across the state are now fighting to stay on the bench.

EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Extended interview with Supreme Court Justice Fernando Tapia

The state's decision to force judges into retirement is causing a legal firestorm as it prepares to deal with more cases and less judges.

Tune in tonight for a full report from News 12’s Anthony Carlo.