ยง 16. Qualifications of certain judicial officers in cities of the
first class. A person shall be eligible for appointment to the office
of magistrate, judge or justice of an inferior court of criminal
jurisdiction in a city of the first class, who shall at the time of such
appointment be of full age, a citizen of the United States, a resident
of the city, an attorney and counselor-at-law admitted to practice for
the period prescribed by special law, or in lieu thereof shall have been
a member of the legislature of the state for at least twelve consecutive
years, notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law
inconsistent herewith.
Structure New York Laws
Article 2 - Appointment and Qualification of Public Officers
3 - Qualifications for Holding Office.
3-B - Special Peace Officers to Be Citizens; Other Residency Requirements.
3-C - Restrictions Upon Nomination or Election to Compensated Federal, State or Local Office.
4 - Commencement of Term of Office.
5 - Holding Over After Expiration of Term.
6 - Mode of Choosing State Officers if Not Otherwise Provided.
7 - Appointment by the Governor and Senate.
9 - Deputies, Their Appointment, Number and Duties.
12 - Force and Effect of Official Undertaking.
13 - Notice of Neglect to File Oath or Undertaking.
14 - Effect of Consolidation on Terms of Office.
15 - Validation of Official Acts Performed Before Filing Official Oath or Undertaking.
16 - Qualifications of Certain Judicial Officers in Cities of the First Class.
17 - Defense and Indemnification of State Officers and Employees.
18 - Defense and Indemnification of Officers and Employees of Public Entities.
19 - Reimbursement of Defense Costs Incurred by or on Behalf of State Employees.