Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order Number 202, declaring a State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York; and WHEREAS, both travel-related cases and community contact transmission of COVID-19 have been documented in New York State and are …
Pursuant to the authority vested in me pursuant to Domestic Relations Law§ 240(3)(d) and Judiciary Law§ 212)(2)(e), I hereby promulgate, effective immediately, a new ·’Form SC-3: Firearms Seizure Order (Supreme Court)’. for use in matrimonial cases in Supreme Court, in the form attached here as Exhibit ”A.’.
The New York Courts have discontinued the use of Twitter as the communication tool for emergency alerts. Commencing May 1, the Courts are sending out emergency alerts solely through the Portal . Accordingly, to receive emergency notifications, attorneys should register for the Portal by that date at: www.nycourts.gov/alerts/. (We are pleased to report that almost …
New York Courts Emergency Alerts Discontinues Twitter Presence Read More »
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our courts have remained open although there have been periods of time that have required modifications to court operations based upon virus metrics. Recently, the metrics (as well as the increasing number of vaccinated New Yorkers) have once again indicated an opportunity to gradually increase in-person proceedings in the courthouses. While …
8th JD Updates Operating Protocols for the State Courts Read More »
Regarding the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, President Oliver C. Young and Vice President Hugh M. Russ, III of the Bar Association of Erie County have issued the following statement: “Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, the accused killer of George Floyd, was convicted of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree …
These are very modest changes to the protocols disseminated on March 29, 2021. Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks’ Memorandum dated November 13, 2020 is incorporated herein and this document is intended to provide enhanced guidance thereto. If a matter is not specifically mentioned below, the Court MAY NOT hear the matter in person. Changes to …
Updated Operating Protocols for 8JD Town and Village Courts, Effective April 16, 2021 Read More »
As court appearances slowly pick up, please be advised that the ban on courthouse visitors who have travelled out of state within two weeks has been lifted. The ban currently only applies to anyone who has travelled internationally in the two weeks prior to attempted entry into courthouse. Click the link below to view the …
8th JD Courts Displays New Poster at Court Buildings Regarding COVID-19 Protocols Read More »
Please see the below linked memo which is a very important development in matrimonial virtual trials. It details how exhibits are now to be uploaded for matrimonial hearings/virtual trials. This has been tested in other judicial districts and is now making a statewide appearance. From all accounts it has worked very well. One should anticipate …
8th JD Rolls Out Pilot Program for Submission of Virtual Evidence for Matrimonial Cases Read More »
These are very modest changes to the protocols disseminated on February 16, 2021. Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks’ Memorandum dated November 13, 2020 is incorporated herein and this document is intended to provide enhanced guidance thereto. Commencing March 29, 2021 all Town and Village Court operations in the 8th Judicial District of the State of …
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NYS Family Court has rescinded 20 forms and prescribed 19 forms for use in Family Court. Click below to view a list of these forms.
