Month: April 2021

What to Expect From the State Legislature This Session: Criminal Justice Reforms, Changes to the Parole System and Regulations on Police

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After extended budget negotiations, the Legislature is back in Albany to return to a more regular legislative activity and consider several bills related to criminal justice reform. Bills under consideration include reforms to New York’s parole system, additional regulations on police officers and a ban on the use of chemical agents against minors. During this … Continued

All Judges & Court Staff Will Return to Courthouses May 24

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Good evening Members, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced during her weekly coronavirus update today that on Monday, May 24, all judgesand court staff will be required to return to work at courthouses statewide. “Our plan to restore full staffing is in line with the state’s reopening efforts, and with the latest public health guidance,” said … Continued

Family Law Review – Vol. 53 No. 1

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Court System Will Allow Supreme Court Justices To Renew Certification

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Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced today that the new state budget will enable the judiciary to reverse many of the difficult budget decisions that were made last year including the controversial decision to deny the certification applications of 46 Supreme Court justices, which led to a high-profile lawsuit.