8th Judicial District Issues Revised Mask Policy For All Courts
July 20, 2021
The 8th JD has issued the below memo regarding its mask policy for those entering the courts. Note that there is a similar policy for
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.
Hon. Kevin M. Carter Named Administrative Judge of Western New York’s Eighth Judicial District
July 8, 2021
NEW YORK – Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks today announced the appointment of Hon. Kevin M. Carter as Administrative Judge of the Eighth Judicial
Administrative Order 161/21 Issued, Relating to Commercial Eviction Matters
May 24, 2021
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and as required by L. 2021, c. 73 (the COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of2021 [“Act”])
Administrative Order 160/21 Issued, Relating to Residential Eviction Matters
May 24, 2021
PW’Suant to the authority vested in me, and as required by L. 2020, c. 381 (the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020
Administrative Order 159/21 Issued, Relating to Foreclosure Matters
May 24, 2021
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and as required by L. 2020, c. 381 (the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of2020 [“Residential
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 144/21, Relating to Mental Hygiene Law
May 11, 2021
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, I hereby promulgate the following protocols designed to mitigate the adverse effects of the COVID-19 outbreak upon attorneys,
New York Courts Emergency Alerts Discontinues Twitter Presence
April 30, 2021
The New York Courts have discontinued the use of Twitter as the communication tool for emergency alerts. Commencing May 1, the Courts are sending out
8th JD Updates Operating Protocols for the State Courts
April 28, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our courts have remained open although there have been periods of time that have required modifications to court operations based upon
Updated Operating Protocols for 8JD Town and Village Courts, Effective April 16, 2021
April 16, 2021
These are very modest changes to the protocols disseminated on March 29, 2021. Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks’ Memorandum dated November 13, 2020 is incorporated
8th JD Courts Displays New Poster at Court Buildings Regarding COVID-19 Protocols
April 13, 2021
As court appearances slowly pick up, please be advised that the ban on courthouse visitors who have travelled out of state within two weeks has
8th JD Rolls Out Pilot Program for Submission of Virtual Evidence for Matrimonial Cases
April 12, 2021
Please see the below linked memo which is a very important development in matrimonial virtual trials. It details how exhibits are now to be uploaded
Updated Operating Protocols for Town and Village Courts in the 8th Judicial District
March 29, 2021
These are very modest changes to the protocols disseminated on February 16, 2021. Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks’ Memorandum dated November 13, 2020 is incorporated
Administrative Order 105/21 Updates Uniform Forms for Use in Family Court
March 23, 2021
NYS Family Court has rescinded 20 forms and prescribed 19 forms for use in Family Court. Click below to view a list of these forms.
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 103/21, Regarding Credit Card Fees
March 22, 2021
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 212(2)G) of the Judiciary Law, I hereby require that a party shall pay an administrative fee
NYS UCS Outlines Appropriate Decorum for Virtual Court Proceedings
March 18, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has required all courts across New York State to innovate and adapt in order to continue to provide the effective and efficient
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 96/21, Concerning Commercial Evictions
March 15, 2021
Click to download Administrative Order 96/21, including exhibits.
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 95/21, Concerning Commercial Foreclosures.
March 15, 2021
Click to read Administrative Order and related exhibits.
8th Judicial District Issues Updated Operating Protocols for All Court Operations
February 22, 2021
This Plan supersedes the Updated Operating Protocols Effective December 9, 2020. Commencing February 22, 2021 all court operations in the Eighth Judicial District of the
8th Judicial District Issues Updated Operating Protocols for Town and Village Courts
February 16, 2021
These are very modest changes to the protocols disseminated on December 9, 2020. Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks’ Memorandum dated November 13, 2020 is incorporated
New York State Unified Court System Publishes Updated Virtual Bench Trial Protocols and Procedures
February 15, 2021
The linked PDF (below) informs participants of what to expect during a virtual bench trial. These have been sent to all judges who will adapt
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 57/21, Regarding the Child and Parent Security Act
February 11, 2021
Please click the link below for Administrative Order 57-21 and promulgated forms relating to the Child and Parent Security Act adopted under the law of
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 18/21, Amending Rule 31 of Section 202.70 of the Uniform Rules
January 26, 2021
Judge Lawrence Marks has issued Administrative Order 18/21, amending Rule 31 of the section 202.70(g) of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme and County Courts.
Memo to 8JD Law Enforcement, Civil Division, Regarding Evictions
January 21, 2021
MEMORANDUM January 21, 2021 TO: EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LAW ENFORCEMENT – CIVIL DIVISIONS FROM: ANDREW B. ISENBERG, District Executive RE: UPDATE ON LANDLORD/TENANT MATTERS WARRANTS OF EVICTION Please
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 340/20 Relating to Foreclosures and Implementation of The Covid-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act
December 30, 2020
Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and as required by L. 2020, c. 381 (the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 270/20, Reflecting Changes Impacting Civil Practice in Supreme and County Court.
December 29, 2020
WHEREAS, the Commercial Division of New York State Supreme Court is an efficient, sophisticated, up-to-date court, dealing with challenging commercial cases, and has had as
Judge Feroleto Issues Amended Administrative Order for the 8th Judicial District
December 23, 2020
Judge Paula Feroleto, Administrative Judge for the 8th Judicial District, has issued an amended Administrative Order, effective December 23, 2020. This order clarifies the current
8th Judicial District Issues Updated Protocols for Courts, including Supreme, Family, and Surrogate’s Court
December 9, 2020
For the past many months, the Unified Court System has permitted in-person proceedings in accordance with the Governor’s un-PAUSE NeW York plan. Foot traffic in
8th Judicial District Issues Updated Protocols for Town and Village Courts
December 9, 2020
For the past many months, the Unified Court System has permitted in-person proceedings in accordance with the Governor’s un-PAUSE New York plan. Foot traffic in
8th Judicial District Issues Updated Operating Protocols for Town and Village Courts
November 23, 2020
THIS HAS NOW BEEN SUPERSEDED BY A MORE RECENT UPDATE TO THE PROTOCOLS, ISSUED ON DECEMBER 9, 2020. Due to the recent changes in Western
8th Judicial District Courts Publishes Updated Operating Protocols
November 19, 2020
Effective November 23, 2020, the Court has issued new operating protocols for the Eighth Judicial District Supreme, County, Family and Surrogate Courts.
Revised Pandemic Procedures in the Trial Courts
November 13, 2020
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
County Clerk Publishes Recently Revised NYSCEF Forms
November 12, 2020
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
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 267/20, Restoring Normal Filing and Service
November 6, 2020
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
Judge Lawrence Marks Issues Administrative Order 254-20, Concerning Converting to E-Filing
November 2, 2020
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
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 247/20, Regarding E-Filing
October 21, 2020
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
