New York S09795 creates a right for defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to have their matter appear before a judge admitted to practice law in.

New York S09795 amends the uniform justice court act to establish an automatic right for defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to have their matter reassigned to an attorney judge. This law ensures that defendants can elect to proceed in certain criminal actions before a judge admitted to practice law in New York. The chief administrator is tasked with promulgating rules to ensure defendants are informed of this right and that cases are reassigned with minimal delay and burden.

New York S09795 creates a right for defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to have their matter appear before a judge admitted to practice law in.

New York S09795 amends the uniform justice court act to establish an automatic right for defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to have their matter reassigned to an attorney judge. This law ensures that defendants can elect to proceed in certain criminal actions before a judge admitted to practice law in New York. The chief administrator is tasked with promulgating rules to ensure defendants are informed of this right and that cases are reassigned with minimal delay and burden.