Allows for justices to reside in any town, village or city within the same assembly district, county, or adjoining county as the court such justice serves; establishes educational requirements

Residency requirements for justices were expanded from just the same assembly district to include the same county or an adjoining county, with special rules for multi-county assembly districts.

New minimum educational requirements were added, requiring justices to be admitted to practice law for at least five years or be retired attorneys within three years of retirement.

Part-time town and village justices can now serve in multiple towns or villages if they meet residency requirements.

Retired attorneys within three years of retirement can serve as town or village justices if they previously met educational requirements.

Current justices who don't meet new educational requirements can continue serving until their term ends, with limited re-election opportunities.