NY S06001

Requires applications for leave to appeal to the New York Court of Appeals to be considered by the full court rather than a single judge designated by the chief judge

Mandates that certificates granting leave to appeal from appellate division orders must be approved by two judges after the full court's consideration of the motion

Eliminates the current process where the chief judge designates an individual judge to determine leave applications

Requires all applications to the Court of Appeals to be submitted in writing to the clerk, removing the option for oral submission

Grants the Court of Appeals authority to create rules governing leave applications in criminal cases consistent with the new requirements