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A 4393

Increases the number of judges in certain courts

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Charles Fall

A 4393 would add judges to select courts to ease backlogs and shorten wait times for rulings.

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Bill Summary · A 4393

Summary of Assembly Bill A 4393 — Increases the number of judges in certain courts

Overview

  • Bill number and title: A 4393, “Increases the number of judges in certain courts.”
  • Status: Referred to the Judiciary committee.
  • Introduced: February 4, 2025.
  • Sponsor: Charles Fall (primary).

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is designed to increase the number of judges in specified courts. The stated objective, inferred from the title, is to expand judicial capacity within those courts, potentially to address case backlogs or to improve access to timely adjudication.

Key provisions (as available)

  • The text provided does not include the specific provisions, such as:
    • Which courts are covered (e.g., trial courts, appellate panels, or specialized courts).
    • The exact number of additional judges to be created.
    • How the new judgeships would be funded (financial appropriation, source of funds, duration).
    • Appointment or election process, term lengths, qualifications, or any temporary versus permanent nature.
    • Effective date(s) for the new judgeships and implementation milestones.
  • Given the absence of detailed language, the summary focuses on the high-level aim: adding judicial seats in selected courts.

Affected parties and potential impact

  • Courts affected: The specific courts targeted by the bill would gain additional judgeships.
  • Judges and court staff: Potential hiring, court administration adjustments, and workload changes.
  • Litigants and the public: Potential for reduced case backlogs and shorter wait times for decisions.
  • Fiscal implications: Creating or funding more judges typically involves salary, benefits, and support staff costs, as well as potential impacts on court facilities and operations. The bill’s text would need to specify funding sources and budget timelines.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: Both the Assembly and relevant committees will review the bill. The bill was introduced and immediately referred to the Judiciary on February 4, 2025.
  • Duplicate entry: The legislative actions list shows the same referral date twice, which likely reflects a clerical or formatting quirk rather than two distinct actions.
  • Related legislation: A 10621 (prior-session) appears as a related measure in the same policy space. Companion bills exist in other houses: S 2624 (listed as a companion in the Senate). Multiple companions suggest cross-chamber interest in increasing judicial capacity.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments in the Judiciary committee.
  • Review the bill’s final text for precise numbers, targeted courts, funding, and appointment mechanics.
  • Compare with related bills (A 10621, S 2624) and any floor votes to gauge likelihood and scope of potential enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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