New York S0185 removes the requirement to seal certain papers, records, and documents related to attorney misconduct or discipline.

New York S0185 amends the judiciary law to eliminate the requirement that certain papers, records, and documents relating to the misconduct or discipline of attorneys be sealed. This change makes such documents public records, except when the justices of the appellate division, in their discretion, deem otherwise. The bill takes effect 30 days after becoming law, with immediate implementation of necessary rule changes.

New York S0185 removes the requirement to seal certain papers, records, and documents related to attorney misconduct or discipline.

New York S0185 amends the judiciary law to eliminate the requirement that certain papers, records, and documents relating to the misconduct or discipline of attorneys be sealed. This change makes such documents public records, except when the justices of the appellate division, in their discretion, deem otherwise. The bill takes effect 30 days after becoming law, with immediate implementation of necessary rule changes.