Brooklyn leading the way in helping domestic violence victims with integrated Domestic Violence Court
Justice Morgenstern teaches other courts about one-family-one-judge model
The Kings County Integrated Domestic Violence (IDV) Court, presided over by Justice Esther M. Morgenstern, was created in 2006 and handles one of the highest volume dockets in New York state. Dedicated to a “one family-one judge” model, the Kings County IDV Court streamlines the court process for victims of domestic violence, allowing for criminal, family and matrimonial matters to be heard before one judge.
The “one-family-one judge” model has reduced the number of court appearances for litigants, provided more consistent and effective decision-making, increased offender accountability and allowed for greater access to integrated services while protecting the rights of each litigant.