New York S07450 allows defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to choose to proceed before a judge admitted to practice law in New York, with.

New York S07450 amends the Uniform Justice Court Act to give defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases the option to proceed before a judge admitted to practice law in New York. If a defendant elects this option, the case will automatically be reassigned to an attorney judge. The election must be made in writing and filed with the court before the first appearance where a motion is made or decided. The chief administrator of the courts will create rules to ensure defendants are informed of this right and that cases are reassigned as appropriate.

New York S07450 allows defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to choose to proceed before a judge admitted to practice law in New York, with.

New York S07450 amends the Uniform Justice Court Act to give defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases the option to proceed before a judge admitted to practice law in New York. If a defendant elects this option, the case will automatically be reassigned to an attorney judge. The election must be made in writing and filed with the court before the first appearance where a motion is made or decided. The chief administrator of the courts will create rules to ensure defendants are informed of this right and that cases are reassigned as appropriate.