Topeka (WIBW) - Kansas courts workers will be forced to take a furlough.

Supreme Court Justice Lawton Nuss announced Friday that the state's court system will be close for four Fridays, April 9th, 16th, and 23rd and May 7th.

Nonjudicial staff will take involuntary unpaid leave on those days.

“This is another unfortunate example of how our state budget crisis is affecting real people, including dedicated public servants," Gov. Mark Parkinson said in a statement. "The judicial branch plays a critical role in protecting the public safety of Kansans and ensuring citizens receive their right for speedy justice. That’s why I continue to hope that the legislature and I can work together to find the necessary revenue that will properly fund these important services and put Kansas back on track.”

State budget problems forced the action. The Courts previously outlined a contingency plan that called for up to 30 days of furloughs.

Nuss says previous cost-cutting measures have reduced the need for furloughs. For example, the Courts have been on a hiring freeze since December 2008, with more than 100 vacant positions right now.