New York § 36 - 36Personal assistants to judges and justices
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 36 — 36Personal assistants to judges and justices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36. 36Personal assistants to judges and justices
§ 36. Personal assistants to judges and justices. 1. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, each justice of the supreme court may appoint and at pleasure remove one law clerk and one secretary, subject to standards and administrative policies promulgated pursuant to section twenty-eight of article six of the constitution. 2. Should a judge or justice of the unified court system cease to hold office for any reason other than expiration of his term, his personal assistants shall continue in office until a successor is appointed or elected to fill such vacancy. Until such vacancy is filled, the chief administrator of the courts shall determine the functions to be performed by such personal assistants.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 36
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 36 cover?
Section 36 ("36Personal assistants to judges and justices") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 36?
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