In re Benner

OPINION OF THE COURT

Raymond E. Cornelius, J.

Under what circumstances may a court exercise its authority, pursuant to Election Law § 16-108, and order the registration of prospective voters who have not complied with the time limits for central or local registration, or registration by mail, all as contained in Election Law §§ 5-200, 5-202 and 5-210? Based upon reasons hereinafter set forth, the court’s discretion, in this regard, should not extend beyond directing the registration of prospective voters, who have otherwise properly registered pursuant to these statutory provisions of the…