8JD Administrative Order 81A-2020 Extending E-Filing for Essential Matters

Pursuant to a delegation of authority vested in me, with the approval of the Administrative Board of the Courts, and following consultation and agreement with the respective County Clerks outside of the City of New York, I hereby confirm and extend programs for the consensual/voluntary use of electronic means for the filing and service of documents (“e filing”) in Supreme Court as set forth in 22 NYCRR §202.5-b, for such matters set forth in Exhibit A (and any other matters hereinafter deemed by the Chief Administrative Judge to be essential proceedings during the coronavirus public health emergency) that lie within the civil jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, in the counties set forth in Exhibit B, effective immediately.