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is hereby ORDERED that until the Administrative Order issued on March 16, 2020 and any subsequent amendment thereto is rescinded, all vouchers submitted pursuant …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 »
During this unprecedented public health emergency, in order to expedite the payment of attorneys assigned to representparties on appeal and entitled to compensation pursuant to County Law Section 722-b, it is hereby ORDERED that until further notice, all vouchers submitted pursuant to County Law Section 722-b (4) are hereby approved for amounts up to and …
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Click the link for helpful FAQs about Paid Family Leave in the context of COVID-19. https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/new-york-paid-family-leave-covid-19-faqs
Effective Tuesday, March 24th at 4:30 PM, the Niagara County Clerk’s Office will be closed to ALL members of the public with the exception of parties filing any court proceedings deemed essential by the New York State Unified Court System. This closure includes attorneys and title companies closing real estate deals. We will still have …
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The State of New York has declared a public health emergency as a result of the introduction of the COVID-19 virus into the general population. In order to facilitate the continuance of its operations during this time of crisis, the Court will immediately implement the following procedures with regard to all matters assigned for consideration …
US Bankruptcy Court WDNY Court Proceedings During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Read More »
Article 17 and 17a GuardianshipsGrant authority to act where it is essential for health, safety or well-being of the minor or adult under disability including the authority for the virtual co-signing of acceptable banking instruments. Adoptions Proceedings necessary for surrender of parental rights to the prospective adoptive child.· And for health insurance purposes. Probate, Administration, …
Law360 has published an article regarding detainees needing access to attorneys despite pandemic. Click here for article.
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, in light of the emergency circumstances caused by the continuing COVID-19 outbreak in New York State and the nation, and consistent with the Governor of New York’s recent executive order suspending statutes of limitation in legal matters, I direct that, effective immediately and until further order, no papers …
Statewide Administrative Order 78/20 Concerning Essential Matters Read More »
Pursuant to a delegation of authority to me by Chief Judge of the State of New York in response to the 2020 coronavirus public health emergency in this State, I hereby direct that, effective immediately and until further order, any assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) plan order issued pursuant to 9.60 of the Mental Hygiene Law …
Pursuant to the authority vested in me and at the direction of the Chief Judge, I hereby promulgate the following additional procedures to designate judges assigned to special parts to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak to hear any and all proceedings, applications, actions and matters arising from acts of voluntary or involuntary detention, …
