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Judge Marks Releases Memo Explaining Next Steps With Virtual Courts
Beginning Monday, May 4, new motions, responsive papers to previously filed motions and other applications, including post-judgment applications, may be filed electronically in pending cases either through the NYSCEF e-filing system in jurisdictions that have it or through a new electronic document delivery system that has been created for courts and jurisdictions where e-filing is …
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Courts Publish Virtual Chambers Email Addresses
In order to assist in smooth virtual court operations, the 8th Judicial District has a provided a full list of email addresses for each court in each county of the District. If an attorney has any issues or questions regarding virtual chambers, they are asked to email the appropriate person found on this list.
Federal Court Lays Out Procedures for Public Access to Remote Court Proceedings
Due to the current COVID‐19 emergency and within the bounds of the CARES Act, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York is using both video conferencing and teleconferencing technologies for some proceedings. Use of these technologies allows the Court to continue its statutory business while at the same time allowing …
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Mask or Cloth Face-Covering Shall be Required for Attorneys and Members of the Public to Enter the Courthouse
In accordance with Executive Order 202.17 issued by the NYS Governor, anyone entering a courthouse for any purpose must wear a mask or cloth face-covering. Executive Order 202.17 provides, “Any individual who is over the age of two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with …
Fourth Dept Issues COVID-19 Order Lifting Suspension of Deadlines
In light of the implementation of a statewide “virtual court” system for handling essential and pending non-essential matters as of April 13, 2020, and to ensure that the vitally important business of the Court continues, it is hereby ORDERED that the Court’s March 17, 2020 order suspending perfection, filing, and other deadlines set forth by …
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Judge Feroleto issues amended Administrative Order extending times into May
Administrative Order from Hon. Paula L. FeroletoDated April 15, 2020 Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and in accordance with the recent operational protocols issued by the Chief Administrative Judge for the trial courts of the Unified Court System, I hereby order that effective immediately the following rules be put into effect in the …
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8th Judicial District Virtual Chambers Plan
Hon. Paula Feroleto and the Court staff have published the 8th Judicial District plan for virtual chambers.
8JD Administrative Order 85-20 Initiating Virtual Chambers
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE OF THE COURTS: Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and at the direction of the Chief Judge, I hereby promulgate, effective April 13, 2020, the following additional procedures and protocols to mitigate the effects of the CO VID-19 outbreak upon the users, visitors, staff, and judicial officers …
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State’s Virtual Courts to Begin Handling Some Non-Essential Business
The New York State court system officially announced today that beginning Monday, April 13 its virtual courts will begin handling more than just essential and emergency matters.
