Log in Subscribe

Lawmakers Weigh Plan Remaking Court System

By RICHARD KHAVKINE
Posted 11/18/19

Since the 1950s, roughly once every decade, there have been five attempts to restructure the state’s byzantine court system. All of them failed to get traction.

Another is underway. And judging by the reception Chief Judge Janet DiFiore’s proposal received during a joint State Senate and Assembly hearing in New York City Nov. 13, the outcome of this effort could be favorable.

This item is available in full to subscribers.

Please log in to continue

Log in