Bill > S08192

This bill amends the New York State judiciary law to require the legislature to ensure that each judicial district and court has a sufficient number of judges and justices to perform its functions effectively. The bill directs the legislature to consider multiple factors when evaluating judicial resources, including the population of a judicial district, the number and complexity of cases filed, the extent of case disposition delays, and other criteria used by recognized judicial resource authorities. Additionally, the bill requires the chief administrator of the courts to collect and compile statistical data about the unified court system and submit an annual report to the legislature and governor. This report must now include specific recommendations about the number of judges and justices needed in each court, which the legislature will be expected to review and potentially act upon. The new provisions aim to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of the state's judicial system by ensuring appropriate judicial staffing levels across different courts and districts. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8192