A 9881 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Provides for the election of judges to the Family court within the City of New York

This bill proposes changing how Family Court judges are selected in New York City, shifting the process from appointment to election. Under the new system, judges would be chosen by voters in specific districts within the city's counties rather than being appointed by the mayor. The proposal also sets a ten-year term for these elected judges, aligning their selection method with that of civil court judges while criminal court judges would remain appointed. If passed, the bill would require a constitutional amendment and a public vote to take effect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2024
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Introduced Apr 24, 2024 Last action May 20, 2024
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May 20, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Apr 24, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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