In annual speech, DiFiore looks ahead to New York court future
New York State Chief Judge Janet DiFiore used her annual speech on Tuesday to outline recent technological strides made by the New York court system, highlight persistent inequities and to look ahead to potential major changes to come as the state emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the “State of the Our Judiciary” address DiFiore discussed a report on discrimination and institutional racism in the legal-justice system as well as a plan for improving digital access to remote functions of the courts.
She also discussed budget constraints and focused on specific policy goals, including a proposal to simplify the structure of the court system. The controversial plan would require a change to the state Constitution and reorganize court hierarchy for the first time since 1962.