Enacts the "family court adjusted service time (FAST) act" to extend family court hours in New York City.
The bill enacts the "family court adjusted service time (FAST) act," which requires family courts in New York City to remain open until midnight on at least one weekday each week. This requirement will apply to at least two counties starting January 1, 2026, and to at least three counties starting January 1, 2027. The chief administrator of the courts will determine which classes of cases can be heard during these extended hours. The act will expire on April 1, 2028.
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