The New York State Bar Association calls upon President Joe Biden to immediately sign this important bill into law so Supreme Court justices can fully engage in their constitutional duty to issue rulings without fear or favor.
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore discussed the “senseless, racially-motivated act of violence that took the lives of 10 innocent community members who were simply going about their ordinary Saturday afternoon chores in the City of Buffalo on May 14.”
When it comes to judicial bodies, studies show that having diversity (a person of color or a woman) on a panel of judges creates different – often better – results.
Proposals to achieve long-overdue reform and simplification of the State’s overly complicated court structure by merging the current 11 trial courts were announced today.
Effective today, the courts are implementing three-foot physical distancing for participants in criminal grand jury trials statewide, freeing up additional courtroom space for criminal jury trials.
Her historic appointment underscores the importance of diversity and equity. The judiciary must reflect the people it serves to be a system of justice.
The exclusion of all former felons from jury service discriminates against minorities due to their disproportionate representation in the pool of felons.
In her annual State of the Judiciary message, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore laid out an ambitious plan for reforming the New York State court system and streamlining it into just three courts.
Effective today, the courts are implementing three-foot physical distancing for participants in criminal jury trials statewide.
Hon. Robert G. Main, Jr., the longest serving state court judge in the Fourth Judicial District, and the Hon. Kathie E. Davidson, dean of the New York State Judicial Institute, will be honored by the New York State Bar Association on Friday, Jan. 28 at its 2022 Annual Meeting.