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Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Substituted by A9400
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.787
- Referred to judiciary
Companion bill
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Extends the chief administrator of the courts' authority to allow referees to determine certain applications to a family court for an order of protection
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Helene Weinstein
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6624
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 363 of the laws of 2010, amending the judiciary law, relating to granting the chief administrator of the courts the authority to allow referees to determine applications for orders of protection during the hours family court is in session, in relation to the expiration date thereof
Purpose of bill
Extends for two additional years, the current ability of referees to determine applications for orders of protection when family court is in session at any time the court is in session during or after established business hours.
Summary of provisions of bill
Extends the expiration date of paragraph (n) of subdivision 2 of section 212 of the judiciary law that relates to the current authority of referees in family court to determine ex parte orders of protection or orders of protection issued upon default of the respondent.
Justification
This legislation extends for an additional two years, the current authority of Referees in family court to adjudicate petitions for orders of protection requested ex parte and those issued on default at any time the court is in session. Referees making these determinations are required to receive domestic violence training.
Legislative history
New bill, 2012.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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