Court of Claims Act § 3 · Article 1. The Court, Judges and Officers
Prohibitions as to judges
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§ 3. Prohibitions as to judges. A judge shall not during his term of office practice the profession of law or act as referee in any action or proceeding in any court of this state. A judge shall not hold any other office or public trust to which any salary or compensation is attached and shall be subject to the same prohibitions as a justice of the supreme court.
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- Law content up to date as of February 20, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
- Official file
- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/CTC3
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