What is the NYS JUDICIAL INSTITUTE
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The Judicial Institute was established in November 1999 with the full support of the Governor and the Legislature. In May 2003, the New York State Judicial Institute opened its doors as the first judicial training and research facility in the nation built by and for a state court system. The Judiciary Law empowers the Judicial Institute to provide educational training for the judges and justices, quasi-judicial personnel, and attorneys of the Unified Court System.
Judiciary Law § 219-a:
The Judicial Institute is a statewide, year-round center for judicial education, training, and research designed to enhance the quality of New York State’s courts and ensure the State’s Judiciary sets the standard for decisional and operational excellence around the country. Recognizing the importance of an informed and up-to-date court system, the Judicial Institute’s charge is to provide educational and training programs for the judges and justices, quasi-judicial personnel, and the attorneys of the Unified Court System.
Rules of the Chief Judge, Part 17.3.:
Judges and justices shall attend at least 24 hours of training and education courses, classes, and presentations, every two calendar years. Pursuant to part 17.3 of the Rules of the Chief Judge, the Unified Court System shall provide said training and education for its judges and justices. The provision of annual seminars, seminars for new judges, anti-bias training and such other courses, classes and presentations sufficient to fulfill this requirement is the responsibility of the Judicial Institute.
