Bill > S03959

This bill creates a new (fourteenth) judicial district in Monroe County, which will be part of New York's fourth judicial department. The bill modifies existing judiciary law to remove Monroe County from the seventh judicial district and establish it as a separate judicial district. Specifically, the legislation reduces the number of justices in the seventh judicial district from twenty to six and establishes fourteen justices for the new fourteenth judicial district. The bill ensures a smooth transition by preserving the rights, privileges, and compensation of court employees currently working in Monroe County, who will be transferred to the new district effective January 1, 2027. The bill also requires Monroe County to establish and maintain a court library to support the new judicial district. Additionally, the bill provides a list of specific justices who will serve in either the seventh or fourteenth judicial districts for the remainder of their current terms. The legislation is designed to reorganize the judicial structure in this region, with the changes taking effect on January 1, 2027, while allowing for immediate administrative preparations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3959