Provisions
VI.12 of 1847 • Election of judges.
APPROVED
The Text
The judges of the court of appeals shall be elected by the electors of the state, and the justices of the supreme court by the electors of the several judicial districts, at such times as may be prescribed by law.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1847
• In Article VI:
• Has 40 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1846
• Is a new addition
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