Stanley O'Dell Joined Magistrates Association Board
Saugerties town justice Stanley R. O'Dell Jr. was elected to the New York State Magistrates Association board.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in People
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Saugerties town and village justice Stanley R. O'Dell Jr. has been elected to the board of directors of the New York State Magistrates Association. He serves in the Ulster County Centralized Arraignment Part and acts as a court liaison for the county mental health court.
Why it matters
The board election represents a leadership expansion for the association, which supports local judicial operations throughout New York. O'Dell brings extensive experience from his various town and county roles to the 12-member governing body.
The New York State Magistrates Association board consists of 12 directors. The election took place during an annual conference that drew 200 judges from across the state.
The players
Stanley R. O'Dell Jr.
He is a Saugerties town and associate village justice who serves on the Ulster County Centralized Arraignment Part and the county mental health court.
New York State Magistrates Association
This professional organization supports town and village justices across New York through training, advocacy, and collaborative programming.
The details
Stanley R. O'Dell Jr. was elected to the board during the organization's annual conference and training program in Albany. In addition to his new board responsibilities, he continues his work on the association's executive committee.
Timeline
The election occurred between Sept. 27 and Sept. 30, 2026.
Market Landscape
The election of board members follows the established pattern of governance renewal at the New York State Magistrates Association's annual conference and training program. This transition strengthens the association's regional representation by integrating active county-level jurists into the state body.
The appointment of local justices to state-level boards helps streamline training and administrative standards for town and village courts. This ensures that residents interacting with local magistrates benefit from consistent procedural practices and improved oversight.
The takeaway
O'Dell's new role bridges local Saugerties judicial practices with state-level administrative policy. This move highlights the importance of integrating active, county-level experience into the governance of statewide legal professional organizations.
Further reading
For more information on judicial leadership in the state, visit the New York People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hudson Valley One.
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