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Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow a district court judge to serve as a family court judge in the judicial district of his or her residence
In Assembly Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor Charles Lavine
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S349
Title of bill
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment to section 26 of article 6 of the constitution, in relation to authorizing district court judges to serve as family court judges
Purpose
A constitutional amendment to allow a district court judge to serve as a family court judge in the judicial district of his or her residence.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Subdivision (h) of section 26 of article 6 of the constitution is amended to allow a judge of the district court in any county to be temporarily assigned to the family court in the judicial district of his or her residence.
Section 2. Resolved (if the Assembly concur), that the foregoing amendment be referred to the first regular legislative session convening after the next succeeding general election of members of the assembly, and, in conformity with section 1 of article 19 of the constitution, be published for 3 months previous to the time of such election.
Justification
New York State allows county court judges to act as and discharge the duties of family court judges, however, New York State district court judges seem to have been overlooked. By allowing New York State district court judges to act as family court judges, case loads and delays can be reduced and personal attention to each matter can be increased.
Legislative history
2011-12 S.1811; 2010 S.8300
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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