State’s Virtual Courts to Begin Handling Some Non-Essential Business
The New York State court system officially announced today that beginning Monday, April 13 its virtual courts will begin handling more than just essential and emergency matters.
Courts
Virtual Court Operations to Commence in 8th Judicial District
As the New York State Courts continue to calibrate and adjust operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eighth Judicial District Administrative Judge Paula L. Feroleto, under the guidance of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks and Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Vito C. Caruso, today announced that the District will begin …
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8JD Administrative Order 81A-2020 Extending E-Filing for Essential Matters
Pursuant to a delegation of authority vested in me, with the approval of the Administrative Board of the Courts, and following consultation and agreement with the respective County Clerks outside of the City of New York, I hereby confirm and extend programs for the consensual/voluntary use of electronic means for the filing and service of …
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Op-Ed from Judge Jeffrey Sunshine: Custody and Visitation During the Current Pandemic
CommentaryCOVID-19 and Future Custody DeterminationsParental behavior today can affect judicial decisions in the future: A view from the Statewide Coordinating Judge for Matrimonial CasesBy Jeffrey Sunshine | March 27, 2020 at 10:30 AM At this time of an historic health emergency, strains could appear in an intact relationship, while in a fractured relationship those strains …
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Appellate Division Still Accepting all E-Filings, Will Only Take Action on Emergency Motions
With regards to the Appellate Division, 4th Dept, if parties want to e-file something other than a motion (we’re accepting only emergency applications and motions, and only by e-mail), they can, although no action will be taken on such submissions at this point. We are working with a greatly reduced staff, and are not working on …
4th Dept Orders COVID-19 Assigned Counsel Voucher Payments
During this unprecedented public health emergency, in order to expedite the payment of attorneys assigned to representparties on appeal and entitled to compensation pursuant to County Law Section 722-b, it is hereby ORDERED that until further notice, all vouchers submitted pursuant to County Law Section 722-b (4) are hereby approved for amounts up to and …
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US Bankruptcy Court WDNY Court Proceedings During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The State of New York has declared a public health emergency as a result of the introduction of the COVID-19 virus into the general population. In order to facilitate the continuance of its operations during this time of crisis, the Court will immediately implement the following procedures with regard to all matters assigned for consideration …
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Essential Matters for Surrogate’s Court
Article 17 and 17a GuardianshipsGrant authority to act where it is essential for health, safety or well-being of the minor or adult under disability including the authority for the virtual co-signing of acceptable banking instruments. Adoptions Proceedings necessary for surrender of parental rights to the prospective adoptive child.· And for health insurance purposes. Probate, Administration, …
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 …
