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NY Const, art VI, § 27 · Article VI. Judiciary

Supreme court; extraordinary terms

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§ 27. The governor may, when in his or her opinion the public interest requires, appoint extraordinary terms of the supreme court. The governor shall designate the time and place of holding the term and the justice who shall hold the term. The governor may terminate the assignment of the justice and may name another justice in his or her place to hold the term.

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