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History
- Substituted by A9375A
- Ordered to third reading cal.1494
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 7378a
- Amend (t) and recommit to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
Companion bill
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Authorizes city courts to have night court
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Phil Steck
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7378A
Title of bill
An act to amend the uniform city court act, in relation to authorizing evening court hours
Purpose
To provide flexibility in the scheduling of city court hours, and reduce or eliminate the need for costly expansion and renovation of court facilities.
Summary of provisions
This bill adds a new Section 2105 to the Uniform City Court Act to provide that a city which hosts a city court is authorized to keep its court facilities open in the evening where court administrators determine that the court should schedule night sessions.
Justification
This bill seeks to provide flexibility in the scheduling of court sessions in small cities by encouraging the consideration of night sessions By allowing for day and night shifts, this bill would help facilitate the flow of cases and enable a more efficient use of space, which will in turn reduce or eliminate the need to construct or renovate costly new facilities and court and office space. The availability of night sessions may also be more convenient for many citizens.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:To be determined.
EFFECTIVE DATE:The ninetieth day after it shall have become a law
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