Matter of Daniel L. Furney
The Commission has released a decision dated February 2, 2026, that Daniel L. Furney, a Justice of the Lee Town Court, Oneida County, has agreed to leave office and agreed never to seek or accept judicial office in the future. The decision is available at Furney Decision. An accompanying press release is available at 2026 Releases.
Matter of Sherri L. Eisenpress
The Commission has released a decision dated January 29, 2026, that Sherri L. Eisenpress, a Justice of the Supreme Court, 9th Judicial District, Rockland County, has agreed to leave office and agreed never to seek or accept judicial office in the future. The decision is available at Eisenpress Decision. An accompanying press release is available at 2026 Releases.
Matter of Edward H. King
The Commission has released a decision dated January 29, 2026, that Edward H. King, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Kings County, has resigned from office and agreed never to seek or accept judicial office in the future. The decision is available at King Decision. An accompanying press release is available at 2026 Releases.
Matter of Michael H. Plass
The Commission determined that Michael H. Plass, a Justice of the Hyde Park Town Court, Dutchess County, should be admonished. The Commission's decision dated December 11, 2025, is available at Plass Decision. An accompanying press release is available at 2025 Releases.
Matter of Todd C. Whitford
The Commission has released a decision dated December 11, 2025, that Todd C. Whitford, a Justice of the Jerusalem Town Court, Yates County, has resigned from office and agreed never to seek or accept judicial office in the future. The decision is available at Whitford Decision. An accompanying press release is available at 2025 Releases.
Matter of Eric T. Swartz
The Commission has released a decision dated December 11, 2025, that Eric T. Swartz, a Judge of the Watertown City Court, Jefferson County, has resigned from office and agreed never to seek or accept judicial office in the future. The decision is available at Swartz Decision. An accompanying press release is available at 2025 Releases.