Provides for the establishment of a separate office of family court judge for the county of Essex

S 549 creates a separate judicial position for a family court judge specifically for Essex County, replacing the current system where the county court judge handles family matters. The bill amends the Family Court Act to establish this dedicated office, setting its compensation equal to that of the existing Essex County Court judge. The new judge will be elected in the November 2025 general election and assume office on January 1, 2026. This change directly affects Essex County residents by creating a specialized judicial role for family court cases within the county.