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 …
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 …
Fourth Dept Issues COVID-19 Order Lifting Suspension of Deadlines Read More »
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 …
Judge Feroleto issues amended Administrative Order extending times into May Read More »
Hon. Paula Feroleto and the Court staff have published the 8th Judicial District plan for 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 …
8JD Administrative Order 85-20 Initiating Virtual Chambers Read More »
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.
As the New York State Courts continue to calibrate and adjust operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eighth Judicial District Administrative Judge Paula L. Feroleto, under the guidance of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks and Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Vito C. Caruso, today announced that the District will begin …
Virtual Court Operations to Commence in 8th Judicial District Read More »
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 …
8JD Administrative Order 81A-2020 Extending E-Filing for Essential Matters Read More »
With regards to the Appellate Division, 4th Dept, if parties want to e-file something other than a motion (we’re accepting only emergency applications and motions, and only by e-mail), they can, although no action will be taken on such submissions at this point. We are working with a greatly reduced staff, and are not working on …
Pursuit 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 United Court System, it is hereby ORDERED that until the Administrative Order issued on March 16, 2020 and any subsequent amendment thereto is rescinded, all vouchers submitted pursuant …
Assigned Counsel Vouchers Approved and Authorized for Payment Read More »
