New York § 40 - 40Definitions
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 40 — 40Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40. 40Definitions
§ 40. Definitions. For the purposes of this article the following terms have the following meanings: 1. "Commission" means the state commission on judicial conduct. 2. "Judge" means a judge or justice of any court of the unified court system. 3. "Hearing" means a proceeding under subdivision four of section forty-four of this article. 4. "Member of the bar" means a person admitted to the practice of law in this state for at least five years.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 40
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 40 cover?
Section 40 ("40Definitions") 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.
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