New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A07952

Introduced
4/16/25  

Caption

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.

Notes

In light of the bill's commitment to training, discussions and legislative output will likely address the frameworks for developing these educational programs, as well as the evaluation criteria for their effectiveness in real court situations involving domestic violence.

Impact

The introduction of A07952 would significantly influence the judicial processes surrounding domestic violence cases. By requiring ongoing training for those in positions to make critical decisions about victims and offenders, the bill aims to foster more informed and sensitive handling of such cases. This initiative is expected to promote a deeper understanding of the psychological, economic, and social factors that affect victims, particularly those from vulnerable groups. The focus on education reflects a shift towards prioritizing victim safety and the importance of culturally responsive approaches in legal proceedings.

Summary

A07952, introduced by Assembly Member Torres, seeks to enhance the knowledge and understanding of domestic violence among individuals in the judicial and law enforcement systems. The bill mandates that judges, justices, and court clerks who operate in criminal jurisdictions, as well as law enforcement officers, participate in a program that covers various aspects of domestic violence. This program is required to provide a minimum of 10 hours of training every two years, ensuring that those responsible for handling cases involving domestic violence are well-informed about the complexities and dynamics involved.

Contention

While proponents of the bill advocate for the necessity of such training to reduce incidents of misjudgment and to facilitate a better environment for victims, there may also be concerns regarding the implementation and adequacy of the training programs. Some critics could argue about the logistics of enforcing attendance and whether existing judicial schedules can accommodate these additional requirements. Additionally, the effectiveness of the proposed training programs in genuinely improving outcomes for victims and influencing judicial rulings remains a topic deserving of scrutiny.

Companion Bills

NY S00492

Same As 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.

Previously Filed As

NY S04372

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 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 S05087

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 A10041

Directs the legislature to ensure that the number of judges and justices in districts and courts is sufficient; directs the chief administrator of the courts to report on the sufficiency of the number of judges and justices in each court and to make recommendations on such numbers.

NY S06665

Requires the chief administrator of the courts to provide reports on legal training programs conducted by the office of court administration, the performance of the judges and justices of the unified court system, and the security of the judicial and non-judicial officers of the unified court system.

NY A07507

Requires the chief administrator of the courts to provide reports on legal training programs conducted by the office of court administration, the performance of the judges and justices of the unified court system, and the security of the judicial and non-judicial officers of the unified court system.

NY A05598

Requires boating safety courses to be completed once every three years.

NY S06210

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 A07737

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 A00732

Establishes a system of merit selection of judges of the state's major trial courts instead of elections and for the designation of certain justices of the supreme court; affects certain courts including the supreme court, surrogate's court, the New York city civil court, the New York city criminal court and the district court.

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