New York S04859 amends the judiciary law to address complaints against judges and the confidentiality of records, extending the jurisdiction of the.

New York S04859 amends the judiciary law to modify procedures for complaints against judges and the confidentiality of records. It requires the commission to serve a formal written complaint on a judge if a hearing is warranted. The judge must file a written answer within twenty days. The formal written complaint, answer, and the record of proceedings are public. The judge has the right to be represented by counsel, call and cross-examine witnesses, and present relevant evidentiary data.

New York S04859 amends the judiciary law to address complaints against judges and the confidentiality of records, extending the jurisdiction of the.

New York S04859 amends the judiciary law to modify procedures for complaints against judges and the confidentiality of records. It requires the commission to serve a formal written complaint on a judge if a hearing is warranted. The judge must file a written answer within twenty days. The formal written complaint, answer, and the record of proceedings are public. The judge has the right to be represented by counsel, call and cross-examine witnesses, and present relevant evidentiary data.