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NY A10621
Bill
Status
6/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
Charles Fall
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AI Summary
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Increases Family Court judges in New York City from 62 to 63 judges effective January 1, 2025, with at least three judges required to reside in Richmond County.
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Adds 15 new Civil Court judges to New York City counties: 3 judges each from New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond counties, elected countywide with compensation equal to existing Civil Court judges.
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Adds one new Family Court judge each to Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Erie, Jefferson, Rensselaer, Rockland, and Westchester counties; adds two judges each to Suffolk and Nassau counties.
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New judges elected at November 5, 2024 election for terms commencing January 1, 2025, with party and independent nominations made according to Election Law provisions.
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Act takes effect immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Adds fifteen additional judges to the civil court of the city of New York; adds additional family court judges to Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Erie, Jefferson, Nassau, Rensselaer, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester counties.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
6/20/2024