Res 0107-2026
Committee on Criminal Justice Resolution Committee
Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to amend the New York State constitution to remove the requirement that New York City court judges be admitted to practice law for a minimum of five years, and amend the New York City Civil Court Act to eliminate the requirement that Civil Court judges be attorneys admitted to practice law in New York State for ten years, and to establish new eligibility criteria that allows qualified non-attorneys to serve as elected judges in the New York City Civil Court
Introduced
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Sponsors
Primary Frank Morano
Co-sponsor Farah N. Louis
Legislative History
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council
City Council
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Criminal Justice
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Introduced by Council
City Council
This Resolution was Introduced by Council