N.Y. Judiciary Law Section 851
Assignments

1.

The chief administrator of the courts shall establish panels of judicial hearing officers for such courts or geographical areas as the chief administrator deems appropriate.

2.

Assignments to a pending matter or to a part of court shall be made from each such panel as required by the judicial or administrative needs of the courts and in conformance with law and such rules as the chief administrator may promulgate.

Source: Section 851 — Assignments, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/JUD/851 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 14, 2026).

Green check means up to date. Up to date

Verified:
Feb. 14, 2026

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 851. Assignments's source at nysenate​.gov

Link Style