New Emergency Alert System for the NYS UCS
February 27, 2020
An Announcement from the Office of Court Administration Dear Academy Members and Friends, I am writing to notify you about an important change in the
Orders Affecting Court Operations
Below are all the orders and news from the Courts in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Visitor Restrictions Implemented at Federal Courthouses in the Western District of New York
March 12, 2020
The United States District Court for the Western District of New York announces visitor restrictions to all courthouses in the District as a result of
Memorandum from Hon. Lawrence K. Marks Regarding Moratorium on Evictions, Limit on Travel
March 13, 2020
From: Lawrence Marks, Chief Administrative Judge RE: Coronavirus -Procedures to Reduce Courthouse Traffic As part of our ongoing efforts to reduce courthouse traffic to combat
A Message from Bridget O’Connell regarding Judge Mark’s Memo
March 14, 2020
Dear Friends and Colleagues: On the afternoon of March 13, 2020 the Bar Association of Erie County shared a memo received from New York State’s
United States District Court Western District of New York Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19
March 14, 2020
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) has advised people to take precautions considering the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) outbreak and noted that the best
Judge Marks issues Memo Regarding Consolidated Court Functions and Postponing Non-Essential Matters
March 16, 2020
Click the link below to read the updated memorandum from Hon. Lawrence K. Marks and the State of New York Unified Court System.
Matrimonial Cases Update from Justice Mary L. Slisz
March 16, 2020
Dated: March 16, 2020MEMO FROM JUSTICE SLISZ: Due to the restrictions now in place in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), all scheduled conferences and court appearances
Justice Courts Update re: COVID-19
March 16, 2020
Effective March 17, 2020, all daytime town, village and city court arraignments will be conducted in Erie County Court, Part 27. At this time, the
8JD Administrative Order from Hon. Paula Feroleto, Outlining Interim Court Procedures
March 16, 2020
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
8JD Administrative Order Extending Temporary Orders of Protection
March 17, 2020
PRESENT: Hon. Paula L. Feroleto Administrative Judge of the Eighth Judicial District It is hereby ORDERED that: All temporary orders of protection issued in all
New Statewide Courthouse Procedures for the NYS Unified Court System
March 17, 2020
Be advised that pursuant to Administrative Judicial Order of the New York State Unified Court System, the Courts of New York State have postponed all
Fourth Department Order Suspends Deadlines in Appellate Matters
March 17, 2020
To eliminate the necessity for applications or motion practice seeking extensions of time to file or perfect during this unprecedented public health emergency, IT IS
8JD Administrative Order Regarding Family Court
March 18, 2020
Keywords: Family Court, 8th Judicial District, Hon. Paula Feroleto, DSS PRESENT: Hon. Paula L. Feroleto Administrative Judge of the Eighth Judicial District It is hereby
Judge Feroleto Issues Administrative Order Regarding Temporary Orders of Protection
March 18, 2020
Keywords: 8th Judicial District, Hon. Paula Feroleto, Orders of Protection It is hereby ORDERED that: All temporary orders of protection issued in all counties in
Order from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Tolling Some Deadlines
March 18, 2020
Keywords: Federal Court, 2nd Circuit, Appeals, Filings, Deadlines As the limitations on social interactions in public spaces continue to expand locally and nationally to address
Appellate Division of 4th Judicial District Suspending Some Deadlines
March 18, 2020
Keywords: Appellate Division, 4th Judicial District. Hon. Gerald Whalen, Deadlines To eliminate the necessity for applications or motion practice seeking extensions of time to file
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 73-20, Temporary Orders of Protection Extended Until Re-Calendared
March 19, 2020
Keywords: Unified Court System, New York, Orders of Protection, Hon. Lawrence Marks, COVID-19 Pursuant to a delegation of authority to me by the Chief Judge
Administrative Order 71-20, Regarding Civil Litigation and Civil Discovery
March 19, 2020
Keywords: Unified Court System, New York, Courts, Civil Litigation, Civil Discovery, Hon. Lawrence Marks Pursuant to the authority vested in me, I hereby promulgate the
Adjournments/Postponements of Court Calendered Matters and COVID-19
March 20, 2020
Keywords: 8th Judicial District, Adjournments, Postponements Supplementing the press notice dated March 17, 2020 (linked below) and in response to a number of inquiries from
Chief Judge Issues Order 03-20, Designates Location of Essential Matters, Permits Transfer of Matters to Supreme Court
March 21, 2020
Please see linked Order of the Chief Judge of the State of New York Hon. Janet DiFiore regarding the ability of Administrative Judges to transfer
Chief Administrative Judge Orders Supreme Court Special Parts to also Hear Applications Arising from Coronavirus Detention
March 21, 2020
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
Hon. Marks Issues Administrative Order 75-20, Extends Assisted Outpatient Treatment Plan Orders
March 21, 2020
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
Statewide Administrative Order 78/20 Concerning Essential Matters
March 22, 2020
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
Essential Matters for Surrogate’s Court
March 23, 2020
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
US Bankruptcy Court WDNY Court Proceedings During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
March 24, 2020
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.
4th Dept Orders COVID-19 Assigned Counsel Voucher Payments
March 25, 2020
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
Assigned Counsel Vouchers Approved and Authorized for Payment
March 26, 2020
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
Appellate Division Still Accepting all E-Filings, Will Only Take Action on Emergency Motions
March 26, 2020
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
8JD Administrative Order 81A-2020 Extending E-Filing for Essential Matters
March 30, 2020
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
Virtual Court Operations to Commence in 8th Judicial District
April 2, 2020
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.
State’s Virtual Courts to Begin Handling Some Non-Essential Business
April 7, 2020
The New York State court system officially announced today that beginning Monday, April 13 its virtual courts will begin handling more than just essential and
8JD Administrative Order 85-20 Initiating Virtual Chambers
April 10, 2020
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE OF THE COURTS: Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and at the direction of the Chief Judge,
8th Judicial District Virtual Chambers Plan
April 10, 2020
Hon. Paula Feroleto and the Court staff have published the 8th Judicial District plan for virtual chambers.
Judge Feroleto issues amended Administrative Order extending times into May
April 15, 2020
Administrative Order from Hon. Paula L. FeroletoDated April 15, 2020 Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and in accordance with the recent operational protocols
Fourth Dept Issues COVID-19 Order Lifting Suspension of Deadlines
April 17, 2020
In light of the implementation of a statewide “virtual court” system for handling essential and pending non-essential matters as of April 13, 2020, and to
Mask or Cloth Face-Covering Shall be Required for Attorneys and Members of the Public to Enter the Courthouse
April 20, 2020
In accordance with Executive Order 202.17 issued by the NYS Governor, anyone entering a courthouse for any purpose must wear a mask or cloth face-covering.
Federal Court Lays Out Procedures for Public Access to Remote Court Proceedings
April 21, 2020
Due to the current COVID‐19 emergency and within the bounds of the CARES Act, the United States District Court for the Western District of New
Courts Publish Virtual Chambers Email Addresses
April 22, 2020
In order to assist in smooth virtual court operations, the 8th Judicial District has a provided a full list of email addresses for each court
Judge Marks Releases Memo Explaining Next Steps With Virtual Courts
May 1, 2020
Beginning Monday, May 4, new motions, responsive papers to previously filed motions and other applications, including post-judgment applications, may be filed electronically in pending cases
Judge Marks issues Administrative Order 87-20: Court Permits expanded filing in Non-Essential Matters, Encourages Referrals to ADR
May 4, 2020
Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks has issued Administrative Order 87-20. In this order, the Court permits expanded filings in some matters and referrals to ADR.
Courts Introduce New Electronic Document Delivery Service (EDDS)
May 6, 2020
EDDS: UCS Program for Electronic Delivery of Documents In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency and the expansion of “virtual” court operations, the Unified
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 98-20 Approving Consensual E-Filing For All Case Types
May 11, 2020
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, with the approval of the Administrative Board of the Courts, upon notice by the Presiding Judge of the
New York State Court System to Begin Return to In-Person Courthouse Operations
May 14, 2020
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
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 99-20, Adding Essential Matters to Surrogate’s Court
May 15, 2020
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
State’s Surrogate’s Courts Prepare for Influx of COVID-Related Cases
May 15, 2020
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
Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming Counties Phase 1 Return to In-Person Court Operations
May 15, 2020
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
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 111-20 Regarding the Filing of Documents in Genesee Orleans and Wyoming Counties
May 18, 2020
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
Updated Courthouse Coronavirus Protocols
May 18, 2020
With the anticipated expansion of courthouse operations in coming days and weeks, we thought it appropriate to summarize the current Unified Court System protocols addressing
Notice to the Bar: Erie, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Niagara Counties Phase 1 Return to In-Person Court Operations
May 20, 2020
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,
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 114-20 Concerning Filing with the courts NYSCEF/EDDS/Mail
May 21, 2020
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
Judge Feroleto Issues Administrative Order 06-20, Adding the Ability to File Most New Cases Pursuant to Phase 1
May 22, 2020
Administrative Order – Eighth Judicial District Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and in accordance with the recent operational protocols issued by the Chief
Judge Marks issues Administrative Order 115-20 Detailing Matters and Methods for Electronic Filing
May 28, 2020
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
Notice to the Bar: Phase 2 Return to In-Person Operations
June 5, 2020
EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PHASE 2 RETURN TO IN-PERSON OPERATIONS Hon. Paula L. Feroleto, Administrative Judge for the Eighth Judicial District, announces that effective Friday, June
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 121/20 Regarding Electronic Filing During Easing of Restrictions
June 10, 2020
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
Temporary Guidelines for Filing Matrimonial Actions for 8th Judicial District
June 11, 2020
(For Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Genesee Counties New York)(Note: Allegany and Orleans Counties are paper only and Niagara County is electronic only)Effective Date: May 15,
Chief Judge DiFiore Names Commission to Develop Comprehensive Vision for the Court System of the Future
June 17, 2020
NEW YORK − Chief Judge Janet DiFiore today announced the appointment of a new commission charged with examining the enhanced use of technology and online
8th Judicial District Press Notice: Juneteenth Holiday
June 18, 2020
Please be advised that pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order 204, New York State is recognizing Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2020. This shall be
New York Court System’s Administrative Board Approves Two Rule Changes Governing the Professional Conduct of NY Attorneys
June 18, 2020
NEW YORK−The court system’s Administrative Board, comprising the Chief Judge and the four Presiding Justices of State Supreme Court’s Appellate Division, has approved changes to
