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N.Y. Jud. Law § 140-a — Number of supreme court justices in each judicial district

N.Y. Jud. Law § 140-a

Type: Statute
Source: New York Judiciary Law
Jurisdiction: New York
Current through: Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)

§ 140-a. Number of supreme court justices in each judicial district. The number of justices of the supreme court in each judicial district shall be as follows:

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N.Y. Jud. Law § 140-a — Number of supreme court justices in each judicial district is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

§ 140-a. Number of supreme court justices in each judicial district. The number of justices of the supreme court in each judicial district shall be as follows:

1. First district, thirty-eight;

2. Second district, fifty-three;

3. Third district, seventeen;

4. Fourth district, fourteen;

5. Fifth district, nineteen;

6. Sixth district, eleven;

7. Seventh district, twenty;

8. Eighth district, twenty-eight;

9. Ninth district, thirty-four;

10. Tenth district, fifty-one;

11. Eleventh district, forty-four;

12. Twelfth district, twenty-nine;

13. Thirteenth district, nine.

No person may serve in the office of justice of the supreme court unless he or she has been admitted to practice law in the state of New York for at least ten years as of the date he or she commences the duties of office.