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ABOUT FMC
The Fund for Modern Courts is a nonpartisan,
nonprofit, statewide court reform organization founded in 1955. Led
by concerned citizens, prominent lawyers, and business leaders, Modern
Courts strives to improve the administration and quality of justice
in our courts. It is the only organization in New York State devoted
exclusively to improving the judicial system.
CORE PROGRAMS
» Citizens Jury Project
» Advocacy
» Education & Outreach
» Citizen Court Monitoring
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WHAT'S NEW
The Committee for Modern Courts
2008 Legislative Survey
ALL 2008 CANDIDATES
FOR NYS ASSEMBLY AND SENATE ONLY
PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO TAKE OUR ONLINE LEGISLATIVE SURVEY
RESPONSES DUE BEFORE OCTOBER 10
July 10, 2008
Modern Courts files amicus brief supporting increasing judicial compensation for NYS judges in action brought by Chief Judge Kaye against the New York State Legislature and Governor, Kaye v. Silver
Read the Brief
Read the Press Release
Comparison charts on judicial compensation prepared for Kaye v. Silver
Charts prepared by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, counsel for Chief Judge Kaye in Kaye v. Silver
Modern Courts Releases Reports on Town and Village Courts:
Citizens Court Monitoring Report on Saratoga County Town and Village CourtCitizens Court Monitoring Report on Dutchess County Town and Village Courts Town and Village Justice Courts Task Force Report
Virtual
Ombudservice Form for New York City Jurors
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