Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order 202.55 and 202.55.1
August 10, 2020
EO 202.55 WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order Number 202, declaring a State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York;
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New York State Seeks Public Comment for Study of Electronic Legal Materials
August 10, 2020
The office of Information Technology Services, in accordance to New York State Law, Chapter 15 of 2020, is seeking public comment concerning the use of legal
BAEC President Oliver Young has been appointed to the NYSBA Task Force on Racial Injustice and Police Reform
August 5, 2020
Bar Association of Erie County President, Oliver Young, has been appointed to the New York State Bar Association Task Force on Racial Injustice and Police
Dispute Resolution Program Offers Virtual Services During Pandemic
July 31, 2020
The diversion program celebrates its first anniversary by continuing to provide alternatives to criminal proceedings despite paused courts BUFFALO – Erie County District Attorney John
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 157/20
July 23, 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
NYS Judges of Color Statement
July 16, 2020
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:
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 149/20
July 13, 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
Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order 202.48, Continuing Tolling of Statute of Limitations to August 5
July 7, 2020
EXECUTIVE ORDER Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order Number 202, declaring a
Notice to the Bar: 8th Judicial District Phase 4 Return to In-Person Operations
July 6, 2020
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
Governor Cuomo Signs Senate Bill S8192B, Prohibiting Certain Evictions During the COVID-19 Emergency
July 1, 2020
This bill allows only money judgments and not evictions for unpaid rent coming due while restrictions are in place due to COVID-19. This is designed
Courts to Begin Temperature Checks for Attorneys and Other Visitors
July 1, 2020
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
Revised Guidelines Aim to Facilitate Swifter Provision of Appropriate Accommodations for Court Users with Special Needs
June 30, 2020
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
NY Courts to Offer FREE Online Surrogate’s Court Training on July 8
June 28, 2020
FREE Online Surrogate’s Court Training via Skype for Business ONE HOUR E-FILING TRAINING for Surrogate Court provided by New York State Courts E-Filing Resource Center
Oliver C. Young Assumes Office as 114th President of the Bar Association of Erie County
June 26, 2020
Oliver C. Young is the Bar Association of Erie County’s 114th President. He will be officially sworn in as President at the next Board of
Bar Association of Erie County Announces Results for their 2020-2021 Board of Directors Election
June 26, 2020
At the Bar Association of Erie County’s 133rd Annual Meeting, the Association announced the results of the annual election for Board of Directors. Joining the
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 131/20 Regarding Foreclosures
June 24, 2020
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
BAEC Publishes Workplace Re-Opening Safety Plan
June 24, 2020
In accordance with the New York State and the Governor’s Executive Order, the Bar Association of Erie County has implemented their Workplace Re-Opening Safety Plan.
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 133/20, Amending Rule 23 of Uniform Rules
June 23, 2020
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
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 129/20, Cancelling AO/88/20
June 23, 2020
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
Notice to the Bar: 8th Judicial District Phase 3 Return to In-Person Operations
June 22, 2020
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
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 127/20 Regarding Landlord/Tenant Evictions
June 20, 2020
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 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
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
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
Bar Association of Erie County Issues Ratings for Judicial Candidates
June 17, 2020
The Bar Association of Erie County has completed and issued its 2020 ratings for judicial candidates for New York State Supreme Court and Erie County
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,
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
Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order 202.38, Continues tolling to July, Permits taking temperatures, etc.
June 6, 2020
EXECUTIVE ORDER Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order Number 202, declaring
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
Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order 202.34, Providing Phase Two Guidance
June 3, 2020
Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I issued Executive Order Number 202, declaring a
A Statement from the President and Vice President of the Bar Association of Erie County About Mr. George Floyd and the Resulting Unrest
June 1, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 1, 2020 Buffalo, NY – Regarding the ongoing events in our city and across the nation, President Bridget M. O’Connell and Vice
A Message About Giving from a Bar Member
May 29, 2020
Dear Fellow Senior Members of the Bar Association: I write to my fellow bar members to urge you to consider making charitable donations to help
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
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 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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order 202.28 Addressing Inter Alia, Evictions and Electronic Criminal Appearances
May 8, 2020
Governor Cuomo issues Executive Order 202.28 – Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Law Relating to the Disaster Emergency Click to read full text
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 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.
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
