Below are all the orders and news from the Courts in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE WOGE OF THE COURTS Pursuant to the authority. vested in me, and in consultation with the Presiding Justices of
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE OF THE COURTS{corrected 8/13/20] Pursuant to the authority vested in me, at the direction of the Chief Judge,
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
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:
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
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
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
NEW YORK − As part of the court system’s ongoing efforts to enhance access to justice for New Yorkers with visual, hearing, communication, mobility, cognitive
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, I hereby order and direct that, effective June 24, 2020, commencement papers in foreclosure proceedings involving residential or
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and with the advice and consent of the Administrative Board of the Courts, I hereby amend Rule 23
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, I hereby direct that, effective immediately, Administrative Order AO/88/20 shall be cancelled and shall have no further force
Hon. Paula L. Feroleto, Administrative Judge for the Eighth Judicial District, announces that effective Monday June 22, 2020, the Courts in the Eighth Judicial District
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, I hereby order and direct that, effective June 20, 2020, petitions in eviction proceedings involving residential or commercial
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
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 − Chief Judge Janet DiFiore today announced the appointment of a new commission charged with examining the enhanced use of technology and online
(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,
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
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
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
Administrative Order – Eighth Judicial District Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and in accordance with the recent operational protocols issued by the Chief
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Hon. Paula Feroleto and the Court staff have published the 8th Judicial District plan for virtual chambers.
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,
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
