Resources

Scrutinize promotes court transparency by filing Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests for data that the public cannot otherwise access. We publish these releases, along with tools built from our research, to make the court system more transparent.

Full List of New York State Judges — FOIL 2025 Results

Scrutinize obtained and released the first comprehensive public directory of all judges currently presiding in New York State courts. The data were secured through a joint FOIL request by Scrutinize and journalist Janon Fisher, with pro bono representation from Cornell Law School’s First Amendment Clinic.

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Full List of ASCJ Promotions — FOIL 2025 Results

Scrutinize obtained and released the first public records identifying every judge promoted to Acting Supreme Court Justice (ASCJ) in New York since 2010. The data were secured through a joint FOIL request by Scrutinize and journalist Janon Fisher, with pro bono representation from Cornell Law School’s First Amendment Clinic.

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PSSB Affordability Calculator

Check whether a Partially Secured Surety Bond (PSSB) is more affordable than cash bail or a commercial bond, as required under New York’s 2020 bail reform law. Enter the amounts to instantly compare upfront payments.

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