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NY A08225
Bill
Status
11/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Sam Berger
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AI Summary
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Enacts the "Family Court Adjusted Service Time (FAST) Act" to extend family court hours in New York City counties.
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Requires family courts to remain open until midnight at least one night per week in at least two NYC counties effective January 1, 2025, and in at least three NYC counties effective January 1, 2026.
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Authorizes the chief administrator of courts to determine which case classes may be heard after 5:00 p.m., with court clerk petitions under articles 3, 6, 8, and 10 accepted until 11:00 p.m.
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Requires the chief administrator to submit a report to the legislature, governor, and chief judge by December 1, 2026, evaluating the use of extended-hour family courts.
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Takes effect immediately and expires April 1, 2027, at which time all provisions automatically repeal.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "family court adjusted service time (FAST) act"; requires family courts in New York City to remain open until midnight on at least one weekday each week in at least two counties effective January 1, 2025, and in at least three counties, effective January 1, 2026.
Last Action
print number 8225a
1/24/2024