Relates to requiring certain town and village justices be admitted to practice law in the state; requires town and village justices in a town or village with a high arraignment volume be admitted to practice law in New York state for at least five years as of the date they commence the duties of office; provides the determination of a town or village with a high arraignment volume shall be made by the office of court administration in consultation with the division of criminal justice services.
- Chamber
- Senate
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2025
- Last action
- May 22, 2025 — REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- Session
- 2025-2026
- Momentum
- 53 · Moderate