This past week, Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals hosted the annual State of the Judiciary Hearing in Albany. This year's event highlighted a shift in focus from courts that are solely concerned with determining guilt or innocence to courts that are actually trying to solve problems and help people. Instead of filling the session with speeches and political rhetoric, Chief Judge Wilson chose to invite a variety of speakers who have had their lives changed through various types of problem solving and treatment courts. Each speaker was truly moving, and the session provides some encouraging evidence that the New York court system is actually progressing in a positive direction.
You can view the hearing here:
You can view the hearing here:
https://www.nycourts.gov/ctapps/news/SOJ_2024.html
The session runs 90 minutes, but is well worth watching. It is unfortunate that Governor Hochul did not stay to hear all the personal success stories.
The ENJAN Curators
The session runs 90 minutes, but is well worth watching. It is unfortunate that Governor Hochul did not stay to hear all the personal success stories.
The ENJAN Curators