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NY S09839
Bill
Status
7/17/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Increases the number of Family Court judges in New York City from 63 to 67, effective January 1, 2025
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Adds 12 new judges to the Civil Court of the City of New York: 3 each from New York, Bronx, Kings, and Queens counties, with same compensation as existing civil court judges
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Creates additional Family Court judge positions in 8 counties (Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Erie, Jefferson, Rensselaer, Rockland, Westchester) and 2 additional judges each in Nassau and Suffolk counties
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New judges shall be elected at the November 5, 2024 election for terms commencing January 1, 2025, with nominations made pursuant to election law provisions
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Increases the number of judges in family court to 67; adds twelve 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
SIGNED CHAP.204
7/17/2024