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NY A10727
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/18/2012
Primary Sponsor
Helene Weinstein
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AI Summary
- Raises mandatory retirement age for Court of Appeals judges from 70 to 80 years old, while maintaining age 70 for most other judges
- Allows judges retiring at age 70 (except Court of Appeals judges) to continue serving in a retired capacity until age 76, subject to certification of necessity and fitness
- Establishes new provisions allowing retired judges from lower courts to perform judicial duties in their former courts until age 76, subject to certification requirements
- Prevents appointment of new Court of Appeals judges who have reached age 70
- Amendments become effective January 1 following voter ratification, except retirement provisions for lower court judges take effect January 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Relates to retirement of judges and justices.
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary
6/25/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary6/18/2012
Full Bill Text
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