New York bill S07696 allows former state-paid judges or housing judges in New York City to apply to be designated as judicial hearing officers.

New York bill S07696 amends the judiciary law to allow former state-paid judges or housing judges in New York City to apply to be designated as judicial hearing officers. This applies to those who have served in these roles but no longer hold them. The chief administrator of the courts can designate such individuals if they meet the mental and physical capacity requirements and if their services are necessary to expedite court business. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York bill S07696 allows former state-paid judges or housing judges in New York City to apply to be designated as judicial hearing officers.

New York bill S07696 amends the judiciary law to allow former state-paid judges or housing judges in New York City to apply to be designated as judicial hearing officers. This applies to those who have served in these roles but no longer hold them. The chief administrator of the courts can designate such individuals if they meet the mental and physical capacity requirements and if their services are necessary to expedite court business. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.