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Judge Feroleto Issues Administrative Order 06-20, Adding the Ability to File Most New Cases Pursuant to Phase 1

Administrative Order – Eighth Judicial District 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 and after consultation with the Chief Administrative Judge and the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge and  WHEREAS, New York State …

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Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 114-20 Concerning Filing with the courts NYSCEF/EDDS/Mail

This order supersedes Administrative Order 111-20. Pursuant to the authority vested in me, at the direction of the Chief Judge, and consistent with the Governor’s determination approving the easing of restrictions on commerce imposed due to the COVID-19 health emergency, I hereby direct that, notwithstanding the terms of any prior administrative order: 1. In the …

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Notice to the Bar: Erie, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Niagara Counties Phase 1 Return to In-Person Court Operations

Hon. Paula L. Feroleto, Administrative Judge for the Eighth Judicial District, announces that effective Thursday, May 21, 2020, the Courts in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties will commence a Phase 1 Return to In-Person Operations. Throughout the COVID-19 public health pandemic the county courthouses in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties have …

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Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 111-20 Regarding the Filing of Documents in Genesee Orleans and Wyoming Counties

Pursuant to the authority vested in me, at the direction of the Chief Judge, and consistent with the Governor’s determination approving the easing of restrictions on commerce imposed due to the COVID-19 health emergency, I hereby direct that, notwithstanding the terms of any prior administrative order: 1. In the counties and on the dates set …

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Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming Counties Phase 1 Return to In-Person Court Operations

Hon. Paula L. Feroleto, Administrative Judge for the Eighth Judicial District, announces that effective Monday, May 18, 2020, the Courts in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties will commence a Phase 1 Return to In-Person Operations. Throughout the COVID-19 public health pandemic the county courthouses in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties have remained open and continued …

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State’s Surrogate’s Courts Prepare for Influx of COVID-Related Cases

 Court System Also Partners with Bar Leaders to Provide Free Legal Help in COVID-Related Matters to Family Members in Need. NEW YORK − As New York State remains at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks today announced that the State’s Surrogate’s Courts, which operate in …

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Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 99-20, Adding Essential Matters to Surrogate’s Court

From Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks: Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and at the direction of the Chief Judge, I hereby amend the list of essential proceedings contained in Exh. A of Administrative Order AO/78/20 to include the following additional section, effective May 18, 2020: F. Surrogate’s Court 1. Any matter involving …

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New York State Court System to Begin Return to In-Person Courthouse Operations

Judges and Staff in Counties Meeting Governor’s Benchmarks to Return to Their Courthouses; New Case Filings Will Be Accepted NEW YORK−As the New York State court system continues to navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks today announced the gradual return of judges …

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