Memorandum
8JD Courts Issue Memo Regarding Modifications to COVID-19 Protocols
The 8th Judicial District have issued modifications to COVID-19 protocols. See below for memo.
8th Judicial District Issues Memo Regarding Protocols for the Expansion of Court Operations
Hon. Kevin M. Carter, 8th Judicial District Administrative Judge, has released a memorandum outlining the protocols for the expansion of court operations. See Memo below.
Appointment of Supervising Criminal Court Judge
Below is a memo from Hon. Kevin M. Carter to the Eighth Judicial District regarding the appointment of the Supervising Criminal Court Judge.
Appointment of Supervising Family Court Judge
Below is a memo from Hon. Kevin M. Carter to the Eight Judicial District regarding the appointment of the Supervising Family Court Judge.
Request for Comments On Annual NYSCEF Report and Proposed Amendment For Mandatory E-Filing
Click below to read the New York State Unified Court System’s request for comments regarding annual NYSCEF Report and Proposed Amendment to authorize the Chief Administrative Judge to make e-filing mandatory across the state in all trial courts.
Preliminary Notification of Intent to Request Expansion of Mandatory E-Filing Program in Erie County Supreme Court
From HON. KEVIN M. CARTER, Administrative Judge, and HON. MICHAEL P. KEARNS, Erie County Clerk Based on the successful mandatory e-filing program in Erie County Supreme Court, please be advised that we are specifically requesting expansion of the current mandatory program to include in rem tax foreclosures and RPTL 730 proceedings. Upon the authorization of the …
8th Judicial District Issues Revised Mask Policy For All Courts
The 8th JD has issued the below memo regarding its mask policy for those entering the courts. Note that there is a similar policy for Town and Village Justice Courts; however, orange, green, and white cards will not be issued in the Town and Village Justice Courts. Below the memo are links to the posters …
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NYS UCS Provides Model Letter Application to Use Anonymous Caption in Public Records Under Child-Parent Security Act
As you know, proceedings for establishing parentage under the Child-Parent Security Act (L. 2020, c. 56, Part L; “CPSA”, “Act”) are subject to various confidentially provisions under State law, including a general sealing provision under the Act itself. Accordingly, the court file and papers in these proceedings may only be viewed by the parties or …
