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New York State Seeks Public Comment for Study of Electronic Legal Materials

August 10, 2020 / News, Press Release / By Administrator

The office of Information Technology Services, in accordance to New York State Law, Chapter 15 of 2020, is seeking public comment concerning the use of legal material in an electronic format that guarantees the authenticity of and access to such legal materials of the state of New York. The request for public comment can be found here. …

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BAEC President Oliver Young has been appointed to the NYSBA Task Force on Racial Injustice and Police Reform

August 5, 2020 / News, Press Release / By Administrator

Bar Association of Erie County President, Oliver Young, has been appointed to the New York State Bar Association Task Force on Racial Injustice and Police Reform. The members of this Task Force have shown a willingness to address one of the most challenging issues facing our society today. The goal of the Task Force on …

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Dispute Resolution Program Offers Virtual Services During Pandemic

July 31, 2020 / News, Press Release / By Administrator

The diversion program celebrates its first anniversary by continuing to provide alternatives to criminal proceedings despite paused courts BUFFALO – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that the Community Dispute Resolution Program (CDR) in Buffalo City Court continues to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The diversion program, launched in July 2019, …

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Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 157/20

July 23, 2020 / Administrative Orders, Courts, News, Press Release / By Administrator

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE OF THE COURTS 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, effective July 27, 2020, notwithstanding the terms …

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NYS Judges of Color Statement

July 16, 2020 / Courts, News, Press Release / By Administrator

Reposted on behalf of the Minority Bar Association of WNY. A statement from the New York State Judges of Color. Our message to the community: As judges of color who preside over criminal and civil matters within the community, we feel compelled, in light of events that have been and are unfolding before us all …

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Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 149/20

July 13, 2020 / Administrative Orders, Courts, News, Press Release / By Administrator

Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and in consultation with the Presiding Justices of the Appellate Division, upon notice by the Presiding Judge of the Court of Claims, and, as appropriate, in consultation with or with the approval of County Clerks, I hereby establish, continue, or give notice of, programs for the consensual/voluntary and …

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Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order 202.48, Continuing Tolling of Statute of Limitations to August 5

July 7, 2020 / Executive Orders, News, Press Release / By Administrator

EXECUTIVE ORDER 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; and WHEREAS, both travel-related cases and community contact transmission of COVID-19 have been documented in New York State and are …

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Notice to the Bar: 8th Judicial District Phase 4 Return to In-Person Operations

July 6, 2020 / Courts, News, Press Release / By Administrator

Hon. Paula L. Feroleto, Administrative Judge for the Eighth Judicial District, announces that effective Monday July 6, 2020, the Courts in the Eighth Judicial District (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties) will commence a Phase 4 Return to In-Person Operations. Throughout the COVID-19 public health pandemic, the county courthouses in the …

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Governor Cuomo Signs Senate Bill S8192B, Prohibiting Certain Evictions During the COVID-19 Emergency

July 1, 2020 / News, Press Release / By Administrator

This bill allows only money judgments and not evictions for unpaid rent coming due while restrictions are in place due to COVID-19. This is designed to help keep residential tenants in their homes. Click to read full bill: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/s8192/amendment/b

Courts to Begin Temperature Checks for Attorneys and Other Visitors

July 1, 2020 / Courts, News, Press Release / By Administrator

Beginning in July, attorneys and other visitors to NYS courthouses will be required to submit to a body temperature check by officers at courthouse doors and answer questions about travel and COVID-19 exposure.

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