New York Adds 28 Family and Civil Court Judges To Address Case Backlog Crisis

Pieter Gunst01 mins

New York is addressing a crisis concerning thousands of backlogged cases by adding 28 new positions for appointed and elected family and civil court judges. This legislative move aims to alleviate the strain on the judicial system, providing much-needed reinforcements. The New York State Bar Association played a significant role in lobbying for the bill and issued a memo of support to Gov. Kathy Hochul. For more details, you can find the original report here.