Courts Issue Updated Face Mask Policy
September 15, 2022
Effective September 15, 2022, face masks are no longer be required for any persons, regardless of vaccination status, in a Unified Court System facility, with
Local Practice Court Orders Regarding COVID-19
This page will highlight orders, news, and alerts on operations and procedures directly affecting and related to the 8th Judicial District Court.
Courts Release Revised Preliminary Conference Form for Matrimonial Practice
September 7, 2022
HON. MARY L. SLISZ, NYS Supreme Court Justice, Eighth Judicial District, has created a new fillable Preliminary Conference Form for matrimonial matters. Below is the
Courts Issue Administrative Order 199/22, Re New Mandatory Form for Erie County Landlord Tenant Eviction Petitions
August 29, 2022
Please see below for AO 199-22 requiring the use of the Notice of Petition Form for filings of residential eviction matters in any City, Town
Courts Issue Administrative Order 189/22, Adding a New Section to the Uniform Rules
August 24, 2022
Below please find Administrative Order AO/189/2022, amending Rule 6 of Section 202.70(g) of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme and County Courts (Rules of Practice
Notice of Public Hearings on Pandemic Practices
August 19, 2022
Below you’ll find an important notice regarding two upcoming Public Hearings of the Commission to Reimagine the Future of New York’s Courts – Pandemic Practices
Chief Judge DiFiore Issues Amendment to Part 36
July 13, 2022
Hon. Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the State of New York issues an amendment to Part 36. See below.
Courts Issue Administrative Order 158/22
July 6, 2022
Below please find Administrative Order AO/158/2022, which is effective immediately and is in regards to the resumption of residential and commercial eviction matters, filing and
Courts Issue Administrative Order 151-22 Amending Part 202.12 of Uniform Rules
June 27, 2022
Below see the attached Administrative Order AO/151/2022, amending Part 202.12-a of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme and County Courts, regarding Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Actions;
Courts Issue Administrative Order 153-22 Amending Rule 19 of Uniform Rules
June 27, 2022
Below please find Administrative Order AO/153/2022, amending Rule 19 of Section 202.70(g) of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme and County Courts (Rules of Practice
Courts Issue Administrative Order 124-22 Regarding Training Requirements for Mediators
June 27, 2022
Below please find Administrative Order AO/124/2022, promulgating, effective January 1, 2023 training requirements for mediators and neutral evaluators severing on court rosters under Part 146
Courts Issue Administrative Order 117-22, Amending Rule 11 of the Uniform Rules
June 27, 2022
Below please find Administrative Order AO/117/2022, amending Rule 11 of section 202.70(g) of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme and County Courts (Rules of Practice
8JD Courts Issue Memo Regarding Modifications to COVID-19 Protocols
June 18, 2022
The 8th Judicial District have issued modifications to COVID-19 protocols. See below for memo.
Courts Issue Administrative Order 142-22 Revising Matrimonial Forms
June 13, 2022
Chief Administrative Judge Marks has signed Administrative Order 142-22 dated June 13, 2022 with the approval of the Administrative Board. A/O/142/22 adopts a revised Preliminary
Courts Issue Administrative Order 141-22 Regarding Revisions to Matrimonial Rules
June 13, 2022
Chief Administrative Judge Marks has signed Administrative Order 141-22 dated June 13, 2022 with the approval of the Administrative Board. AO/141/22 is effective July 1,
Dedication of the Erie County Landlord Tenant HUB Court
June 1, 2022
Hon. Kevin M. Carter, Administrative Judge of the Eighth Judicial District is pleased to announce a dedication ceremony for the newly created Erie County Landlord
A Statement from Judge Kevin Carter on the May 14 Mass Shooting at Tops
May 16, 2022
Below is a statement from Hon. Kevin M. Carter, Administrative Judge for the 8th Judicial District regarding the mass shooting that occurred on May 14,
Eighth Judicial District Women’s History Month 2022 Celebration
March 24, 2022
“The Power of Women’s Voices” Hon. Kevin M. Carter, Administrative Judge of the Eighth Judicial District and Hon. E. Jeannette Ogden, Chair of the Eighth
Courts Issue Administrative Order 72/22, Related to Changes to the Uniform Rules
March 14, 2022
Attached please find Administrative Order AO/072/2022, which amends Rules 1, 8, 9, 11-c, 11-e, 11-g, and Appendices of section 202.70(g) of the Uniform Rules for
8th Judicial District Issues Memo Regarding Protocols for the Expansion of Court Operations
February 25, 2022
Hon. Kevin M. Carter, 8th Judicial District Administrative Judge, has released a memorandum outlining the protocols for the expansion of court operations. See Memo below.
Courts Issue Administrative Order 34/22, Relating to Residential and Commercial Evictions.
January 18, 2022
Click to read Administrative Order 34/22.
Courts Issue Administrative Order 35/22, Relating to Residential and Commercial Foreclosures.
January 18, 2022
Click to read Administrative Order 35/22.
Courts Are Open Today, January 6, 2022
January 6, 2022
January 6, 2022 – The 8th Judicial District Courts will be open today with their regular hours. For more information and updates, visit the 8th
Courts Issue Administrative Order 372/21, Relating to E-filing.
December 29, 2021
Click below to read Administrative Order 372/21
Appointment of Supervising Criminal Court Judge
December 23, 2021
Below is a memo from Hon. Kevin M. Carter to the Eighth Judicial District regarding the appointment of the Supervising Criminal Court Judge.
Appointment of Supervising Family Court Judge
December 23, 2021
Below is a memo from Hon. Kevin M. Carter to the Eight Judicial District regarding the appointment of the Supervising Family Court Judge.
Request for Comments On Annual NYSCEF Report and Proposed Amendment For Mandatory E-Filing
November 29, 2021
Click below to read the New York State Unified Court System’s request for comments regarding annual NYSCEF Report and Proposed Amendment to authorize the Chief
Courts Issue Administrative Order 320/21, Relating to Temporary Orders of Protection
November 24, 2021
Click to read Administrative Order 320/21.
Courts Issue Administrative Order 300/21, Relating to Alternative Dispute Resolution
November 22, 2021
Click to read Administrative Order 300/21.
Courts Issue Administrative Order 299/21, Relating to Virtual Evidentiary Hearing or Non-Jury Trials
November 22, 2021
Click below to read Administrative Order 299/21.
Courts Issue Administrative Order 289/21, Relating to Disclosure Statements
November 22, 2021
Click below to read Administrative Order 289/21.
Preliminary Notification of Intent to Request Expansion of Mandatory E-Filing Program in Erie County Supreme Court
November 2, 2021
From HON. KEVIN M. CARTER, Administrative Judge, and HON. MICHAEL P. KEARNS, Erie County Clerk Based on the successful mandatory e-filing program in Erie County Supreme
Courts Issue Administrative Order 262/21, Relating to Residential and Commercial Foreclosures
September 14, 2021
Click below to read the latest AO from the New York State Unified Court System
Courts Issue Administrative Order 261/21, Relating to Residential and Commercial Evictions
September 14, 2021
Click below to read the latest AO from the New York State Unified Court System
NYS Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts to Host A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage on September 28
September 14, 2021
The NYS Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts and the Eighth Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee in collaboration with the Latino Judge Association and
Lockport City Court Closed All This Week (Week of September 6)
September 8, 2021
Due to a water main break, Lockport City Court at One Locks Plaza is closed for the remainder of the week. See www.nycourts.gov for details and further information.
