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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The number of justices of the supreme court in each judicial district shall be as follows:
1. First district, thirty-eight;
2. Second district, fifty-three;
3. Third district, seventeen;
4. Fourth district, fourteen;
5. Fifth district, nineteen;
6. Sixth district, eleven;
7. Seventh district, twenty;
8. Eighth district, twenty-eight;
9. Ninth district, thirty-four;
10. Tenth district, fifty-one;
11. Eleventh district, forty-four;
12. Twelfth district, twenty-nine;
13. Thirteenth district, nine.
No person may serve in the office of justice of the supreme court unless he or she has been admitted to practice law in the state of New York for at least ten years as of the date he or she commences the duties of office.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Judiciary Law - JUD § 140-a. Number of supreme court justices in each judicial district - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/judiciary-law/jud-sect-140-a/
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