Bill > A03305

This bill directs the New York state legislature to ensure that each judicial district and court has a sufficient number of judges and justices to effectively perform its functions. The legislation requires the legislature to consider multiple factors when determining judicial staffing, including the population of a judicial district, the number and complexity of cases filed, existing case disposition delays, and other criteria used by national and state judicial resource allocation experts. Additionally, the bill mandates that the chief administrator of the courts annually submit a report to the legislature and governor by March 15th, which must include specific recommendations on the number of judges and justices needed in each court. The recommendations will be subject to legislative review and potential action. The bill aims to improve judicial efficiency and resource allocation by creating a more systematic approach to evaluating and addressing judicial staffing needs. The legislation will take effect 180 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3305