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Virtual Court Operations to Commence in 8th Judicial District

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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 …

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8JD Administrative Order 81A-2020 Extending E-Filing for Essential Matters

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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 …

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New York State Bar Exam Rescheduled for Fall 2020

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ALBANY, NEW YORK−The Court of Appeals today announced that the New York State Bar Examination will not be administered on July 28-29, 2020 as previously scheduled. The Bar Examination will be rescheduled for dates in the fall, to be determined. When available, the Board of Law Examiners will announce the rescheduled dates for the examination …

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Op-Ed from Judge Jeffrey Sunshine: Custody and Visitation During the Current Pandemic

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CommentaryCOVID-19 and Future Custody DeterminationsParental behavior today can affect judicial decisions in the future: A view from the Statewide Coordinating Judge for Matrimonial CasesBy Jeffrey Sunshine | March 27, 2020 at 10:30 AM At this time of an historic health emergency, strains could appear in an intact relationship, while in a fractured relationship those strains …

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Governor Issues Executive Order 202.10 – Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency

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E X E C U T I V E  O R D E R Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order Number 202, declaring a State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York; WHEREAS, both travel-related cases and community contact transmission of COVID-19 have been documented in New York State and are expected to …

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Appellate Division Still Accepting all E-Filings, Will Only Take Action on Emergency Motions

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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 …

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Center for Elder Law & Justice Providing Remote Legal Assistance During COVID-19

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The Center for Elder Law & Justice is a resource for anyone who is struggling with legal questions related to COVID-19. Individuals who are caring for a sick family member, or dealing with a personal illness may have concerns about employment, paid leave, disability, or health insurance. Our Free Legal Advice Helpline iscurrently open for …

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Assigned Counsel Vouchers Approved and Authorized for Payment

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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 …

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Niagara County Clerk’s Office Closed to Public Except for Essential Filings

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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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US Bankruptcy Court WDNY Court Proceedings During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

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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 …

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