S7480 (2025-26 session)

NY State bill

Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.

Title
Relates to adjournments for right to counsel
Type
New York State Senate bill
Session
2025-26 session
Status
In Senate Committee
Latest action date
2025-04-17
In committee
Housing, Construction And Community Development
Introduced
2025-04-17
Same as
A1576
Law section
Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law

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Heard in committee

Same as

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