New York A04602 amends the Uniform Justice Court Act to allow defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to elect to proceed only before a judge.

New York A04602 amends the Uniform Justice Court Act by adding a new section that allows defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to elect to proceed only before a judge or justice admitted to practice law in New York. This election must be made by written instrument prescribed by the chief administrator of the courts and filed with the court. If a defendant makes such an election, the case will be automatically reassigned to an attorney judge with minimal delay and burden to the parties.

New York A04602 amends the Uniform Justice Court Act to allow defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to elect to proceed only before a judge.

New York A04602 amends the Uniform Justice Court Act by adding a new section that allows defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to elect to proceed only before a judge or justice admitted to practice law in New York. This election must be made by written instrument prescribed by the chief administrator of the courts and filed with the court. If a defendant makes such an election, the case will be automatically reassigned to an attorney judge with minimal delay and burden to the parties.