NY A08681

Establishes the Orleans County District Court as an inferior court of record within the Eighth Judicial District, with civil and criminal jurisdiction as prescribed by the Uniform District Court Act

Requires voter approval at the 2026 general election, with at least three contiguous towns adopting resolutions to submit the question; includes a second ballot proposition to abolish justice of the peace offices if the court is created

Provides for two full-time district court judges who must be attorneys admitted to practice in New York for at least five years, with salaries paid by the state through the Office of Court Administration

Creates a board of judges comprising the elected judges, Orleans County Legislature chairman, and township supervisors to oversee court operations, designate court locations, and establish procedures for traffic offense fine payments

Designates the Orleans County Sheriff as the enforcement officer and directs that fines and penalties be credited to the Eighth Judicial District, with exceptions for town/village ordinance violations and state-mandated payments