Judiciary Law 9 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 8 Emergency relocations of court terms up ARTICLE 2 General Provisions Relating to Courts and Judges next SECTION 10 Courtroom designated the "Judge James F Viewing most recent revision (from 2021-01-01) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2021-01-01 Share Facebook Email SECTION 9 Recusal; reason Judiciary (JUD) CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE 2 § 9. Recusal; reason. Any judge who recuses himself or herself from sitting in or taking any part in the decision of an action, claim, matter, motion or proceeding shall provide the reason for such recusal in writing or on the record; provided, however, that no judge shall be required to provide a reason for such recusal when the reason may result in embarrassment, or is of a personal nature, affecting the judge or a person related to the judge within the sixth degree by consanguinity or affinity.