New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A03089

Introduced
1/23/25  
Refer
1/23/25  

Caption

Requires justices of the supreme court, judges of the county court and judges of the court of claims, regularly sitting in a criminal term or in a term with criminal as well as civil jurisdiction to visit the correctional facility with the highest population of incarcerated individuals in the county in which such justice is appointed or elected within two years of such appointment or election and every two years thereafter; requires a report on the conditions of such correctional facility.

Summary

Bill A03089 mandates that certain judges and justices in New York visit the correctional facility with the highest population in their respective counties within two years of their appointment or election, and every two years thereafter. This requirement aims to enhance judicial awareness of the conditions within correctional facilities. Following each visit, the judges are required to prepare a report detailing their observations regarding the welfare of incarcerated individuals, healthcare services, sanitary conditions, and any disciplinary actions taken within the facility.

Impact

The bill introduces a new requirement under the judiciary law, specifically section 211-b, which affects justices of the supreme court, county court judges, and judges of the court of claims. By mandating regular visits to correctional facilities, the bill seeks to improve oversight and accountability regarding the treatment of incarcerated individuals, potentially influencing future judicial decisions and policies related to corrections and rehabilitation.

Sentiment

The sentiment around Bill A03089 appears to be supportive among advocates for criminal justice reform, who believe that increased judicial awareness can lead to improved conditions for incarcerated individuals. However, there may be concerns from some judicial members regarding the practicality and implications of additional responsibilities placed on judges.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the feasibility of the visitation requirements, particularly concerning the time commitment involved for judges and justices. Some may argue that this could detract from their primary judicial duties, while advocates assert that such visits are crucial for informed decision-making in the justice system.

Companion Bills

NY S07176

Same As Requires justices of the supreme court, judges of the county court and judges of the court of claims, regularly sitting in a criminal term or in a term with criminal as well as civil jurisdiction to visit the correctional facility with the highest population of incarcerated individuals in the county in which such justice is appointed or elected within two years of such appointment or election and every two years thereafter; requires a report on the conditions of such correctional facility.

Previously Filed As

NY A02539

Requires justices of the supreme court, judges of the county court and judges of the court of claims, regularly sitting in a criminal term or in a term with criminal as well as civil jurisdiction to visit the correctional facility with the highest population of incarcerated individuals in the county in which he or she is appointed or elected within two years of such appointment or election and every two years thereafter; requires a report on the conditions of such correctional facility.

NY S07176

Requires justices of the supreme court, judges of the county court and judges of the court of claims, regularly sitting in a criminal term or in a term with criminal as well as civil jurisdiction to visit the correctional facility with the highest population of incarcerated individuals in the county in which such justice is appointed or elected within two years of such appointment or election and every two years thereafter; requires a report on the conditions of such correctional facility.

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 SB284

Courts; to further provide for the election of justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the appellate courts

NY SB283

Elections, provide for election of associate justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the appellate courts, constitutional amendment

NY S00492

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 HB3104

Relating to the appointment and compensation of a bailiff appointed by the judges of certain district courts in Webb County.

NY SB1222

Relating to the appointment of a former or retired justice of an appellate court as a visiting judge of a statutory probate court.

NY HB307

Courts, appointment, support, and powers of visiting judges provided for

NY SB178

Courts, appointment, support, and powers of visiting judges provided for

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.