Byrnes v. County of Monroe

— Order of Monroe County Court and judgment of City Court of the City of Rochester unanimously reversed, on the law, without costs, and petition dismissed. Memorandum: The County of Monroe, pursuant to CPLR 5703 (b), appeals from an order of Monroe County Court which affirmed a judgment of Rochester City Court declaring 22 NYCRR 1022.12 (b) unconstitutional and in conflict with County Law § 722-b and granting petitioner judgment against the county for $993 plus interest for assigned counsel fees in excess of the statutory limit. Petitioner was assigned to represent a defendant in Rochester…