2nd Circ. Urges Attorney Access For Detainees Amid Pandemic
Law360 has published an article regarding detainees needing access to attorneys despite pandemic. Click here for article.
Coronavirus
Statewide Administrative Order 78/20 Concerning Essential Matters
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 nation, and consistent with the Governor of New York’s recent executive order suspending statutes of limitation in legal matters, I direct that, effective immediately and until further order, no papers …
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Hon. Marks Issues Administrative Order 75-20, Extends Assisted Outpatient Treatment Plan Orders
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 emergency in this State, I hereby direct that, effective immediately and until further order, any assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) plan order issued pursuant to 9.60 of the Mental Hygiene Law …
Chief Administrative Judge Orders Supreme Court Special Parts to also Hear Applications Arising from Coronavirus Detention
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 assigned to special parts to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak to hear any and all proceedings, applications, actions and matters arising from acts of voluntary or involuntary detention, …
Chief Judge Issues Order 03-20, Designates Location of Essential Matters, Permits Transfer of Matters to Supreme Court
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 of matters, including local criminal court matters and family court matters, to the NYS Supreme Court.
Governor Authorizes Use of Video Technology to Meet Notary Needs
See the linked Executive Order from Governor Andrew Cuomo allowing for video technology to be used to adequately provide notary services.
Governor issues Executive Order 202.8 – Regarding timeframes for multiple criminal, civil, family, and surrogate matters
Please see linked Governor’s Order which tolls time frames for a number of criminal, family, civil, and surrogate’s matters.
Adjournments/Postponements of Court Calendered Matters and COVID-19
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 the public please be advised as follows: All traffic matters in any court (City, Town or Village) are adjourned/postponed for at least 45 days. You will receive a notice from …
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Governor Cuomo Issues Guidance on Essential Services Under The ‘New York State on Pause’ Executive Order
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced he is signing the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone. It includes a new directive that all non-essential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22. Guidance on essential services under the executive order is …
