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Notice to the Bar: 8th Judicial District Phase 3 Return to In-Person Operations

 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 (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties) will commence a Phase 3 Return to In-Person Operations. Throughout the COVID-19 public health pandemic, the county courthouses in the …

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Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 127/20 Regarding Landlord/Tenant Evictions

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 property pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RP APL), whether brought on the ground that the respondent has defaulted in the payment of rent …

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Chief Judge DiFiore Names Commission to Develop Comprehensive Vision for the Court System of the Future

NEW YORK − Chief Judge Janet DiFiore today announced the appointment of a new commission charged with examining the enhanced use of technology and online platforms, among other innovations, and making recommendations to improve the delivery and quality of justice services, facilitate access to justice and better equip the New York State court system to …

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Temporary Guidelines for Filing Matrimonial Actions for 8th Judicial District

(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, 2020 EXISTING UNCONTESTED MATRIMONIAL ACTIONS (FILED PRIOR TO 3/17/20): CASES FILED PRE 3/17/20 WITH RJI AND NOTE OF ISSUE AND CONSENT TO DEFAULT CONTAINED IN DEFENDANT’S AFFIDAVIT:  These cases will …

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Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 121/20 Regarding Electronic Filing During Easing of Restrictions

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 on commerce imposed due to the COVID-19 health emergency, I hereby direct that, effective June 10, 2020: In courts and case types approved for electronic filing through the New York …

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Notice to the Bar: Phase 2 Return to In-Person Operations

 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 5, 2020, the Courts in the Eighth Judicial District (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties) will commence a Phase 2 Return to In-Person Operations. Throughout the …

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Judge Marks issues Administrative Order 115-20 Detailing Matters and Methods for Electronic Filing

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 consistent with the Governor’s determination approving the easing of restrictions on commerce imposed due to the COVID-19 health emergency, I hereby direct that, notwithstanding the terms of any prior administrative …

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Judge Feroleto Issues Administrative Order 06-20, Adding the Ability to File Most New Cases Pursuant to Phase 1

Administrative Order – Eighth Judicial District Pursuant to the authority vested in me, and in accordance with the recent operational protocols issued by the Chief Administrative Judge for the trial courts of the Unified Court System and after consultation with the Chief Administrative Judge and the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge and  WHEREAS, New York State …

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