New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A03499

Introduced
1/28/25  
Refer
1/28/25  

Caption

Requires more specific data reporting by the chief administrator to include information relating to all courts in the unified court system, including town and village courts.

Impact

If enacted, A03499 will significantly change how data is collected and reported across New York's judicial system. The requirement for comprehensive data reporting aims to foster better understanding and monitoring of court activities, particularly in regard to family law issues. By standardizing this reporting, the bill strives to create a clearer picture of how family offenses are handled, which could inform future legislation and judicial practices. The necessary adoption of new reporting rules may also require additional resources and training for court personnel to comply with these stipulations effectively.

Summary

Bill A03499, introduced to amend the Judiciary Law of New York, mandates more specific data reporting by the chief administrator of the unified court system. The bill stipulates that all courts, including town and village courts, must compile and provide detailed statistics on various judicial actions, particularly concerning family offenses and eviction proceedings. This includes information about the alleged offenses, the parties involved, court dispositions, and the reasons for dismissals where applicable. Such detailed reporting aims to enhance transparency and create a comprehensive view of the judicial processes affecting families and housing.

Contention

Notably, the discussion surrounding A03499 may raise concerns regarding privacy and data security among advocates for both legal protection and transparency. While supporters argue that increased data reporting will promote accountability in the judicial system, opponents might contend that it risks compromising the confidentiality of sensitive information, particularly in family law cases. Furthermore, the requirement for town and village courts to provide detailed reports can create an administrative burden that smaller municipalities may struggle to meet, prompting discussions on the balance between transparency and practical feasibility in local governance.

Companion Bills

NY S01849

Same As Requires more specific data reporting by the chief administrator to include information relating to all courts in the unified court system, including town and village courts.

Previously Filed As

NY S01849

Requires more specific data reporting by the chief administrator to include information relating to all courts in the unified court system, including town and village courts.

NY A10577

Requires the reporting of completed judicial training as mandated by part 17 of the rules of the chief judge of the New York state unified court system.

NY A07952

Requires judges or justices in a court that exercises criminal jurisdiction, including town and village justices, family court judges, and justices of the supreme court who regularly handle matrimonial matters, and court clerks of such courts to attend a program approved by the chief administrator of the courts addressing issues relating to domestic violence totaling at least ten hours every two years; requires law enforcement officers to complete ten hours of domestic violence training every two years.

NY S08887

Enacts provisions for the execution of electronic wills including attestation, revocation, filing and storage; requires the chief administrator of the courts to adopt rules necessary and appropriate for electronic wills.

NY A09497

Enacts provisions for the execution of electronic wills including attestation, revocation, filing and storage; requires the chief administrator of the courts to adopt rules necessary and appropriate for electronic wills.

NY A09521

Raises the minimum fee for temporary interpreters; requires that town and village courts share in the compensation of such temporary interpreters.

NY A00964

Allows for justices to reside in any town, village or city contained in whole or in part within the same assembly district, county or adjoining county as the court such justice serves or in an assembly district contiguous to such municipality where the court is located, provided such assembly district is contained entirely within a single county; sets forth residence requirements where an assembly district encompasses two or more counties; authorizes towns and villages to require that any person who serves as a town or village justice be admitted to practice law in the state.

NY S07676

Allows for justices to reside in any town, village or city contained in whole or in part within the same assembly district as the court such justice serves or in an assembly district contiguous to such municipality where the court is located; authorizes towns and villages to require that any person who serves as a town or village justice be admitted to practice law in the state.

NY S10089

Allows for justices to reside in any town, village or city contained in whole or in part within the same assembly district as the court such justice serves or in an assembly district contiguous to such municipality where the court is located; authorizes towns and villages to require that any person who serves as a town or village justice be admitted to practice law in the state.

NY A05787

Relates to requiring certain town and village justices be admitted to practice law in the state; requires town and village justices in a town or village with a high arraignment volume be admitted to practice law in New York state for at least five years as of the date they commence the duties of office; provides the determination of a town or village with a high arraignment volume shall be made by the office of court administration in consultation with the division of criminal justice services.

Similar Bills

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