New York Top Judge Calls for Expanding Problem-Solving Courts

New York State Chief Judge Rowan Wilson wants more resources to help expand the state’s family and problem-solving courts.

During the annual State of the Judiciary event on Tuesday, Wilson underscored that family and problem-solving courts, which focus on rehabilitation and treating issues that bring people into the court system, face numerous challenges and are under-resourced. He called on the state and stakeholders to do more to ensure there’s a “robust continuum of community-based care and treatment options.”

The state’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget includes $2.7 billion for the judiciary, a 6.9% increase from fiscal year 2024. The increase ...