Below are all the orders and news from the Courts in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak.
PRESS RELEASENew York State Unified Court SystemHon. Lawrence K. MarksChief Administrative Judge Contact:Lucian Chalfen, Public Information DirectorArlene Hackel, Deputy Director(212) 428-2500www.nycourts.gov/press NEW YORK – A
Due to the recent changes in Western New York due to the COVID-19 health pandemic, the 8th Judicial District as published updated operating protocols for
Effective November 23, 2020, the Court has issued new operating protocols for the Eighth Judicial District Supreme, County, Family and Surrogate Courts.
The United States District Court for the Western District of New York is amending its Local Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure. The Court invites
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, at the direction of the Chief Judge, and in light of the ongoing public health and commercial concerns
The New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination (“the Commission”) today announced that it is seeking recommendations and applications of persons who may be qualified
A memorandum from Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. MarksDated: November 13, 2020 In light of recent adverse trends in coronavirus transmission rates in New York
Click the link here to find recently revised New York State Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF) forms pursuant to the Administrative Order of the Chief Administrative
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, at the direction of the Chief Judge, and in light of the ongoing public health and commercial concerns
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, I hereby prescribe the following forms (Exh. A) for use in electronic filing in New York Supreme Court
Reposted from the NYS Court of Appeals website In July 2020, as a consequence of the health crisis, the Court made the difficult decision to
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
Return to In-Person Operations Plan (“RIOP”) Updates Effective October 19, 2020 All measures contained in the Memoranda of John McConnell and Nancy Barry dated February
NEW YORK–An in-depth review of the New York State Courts’ policies, practices, rules and programs as they relate to issues of racial and other bias
The Eighth Judicial District Gender and Racial Fairness Committee is part of a standing Committee on Women in the Courts that works to secure equal
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
Summary: In an Administrative Order of the Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts dated July 23, 2020 (AO/157/20), Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks required each
The New York State Unified Court System has adopted Microsoft Teams as the standard for internal and external videoconferencing calls, including virtual court hearings and
From the Honorable Paula Feroleto: Supreme civil jury trials have commenced in Erie County and will soon be commencing throughout the 8th JD. While the document
NEW YORK–The court system’s Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has rolled out three online tools to encourage the use of mediation: a statewide mediator directory, http://ww2.nycourts.gov/ip/adr/MedDirectory.shtml,
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
