Jones v. Wilson

This is an ex parte application by the People for an order transferring the above-captioned matter, now pending in the City Court of the City of Cortland, to the Town Court of the Town of Cortlandville. The necessity cited for such transfer is the disqualification of the Cortland City Court Judge from further consideration of this case. The City of Cortland does not have, at this time, an Acting or Special Judge. The authority cited is section 170.15 of the Criminal Procedure Law.

I will sign the order of transfer, but feel that my reasoning for so doing should be detailed because of the…