In order to assist in smooth virtual court operations, the 8th Judicial District has a provided a full list of email addresses for each court in each county of the District. If an attorney has any issues or questions regarding virtual chambers, they are asked to email the appropriate person found on this list.
Due to the current COVID‐19 emergency and within the bounds of the CARES Act, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York is using both video conferencing and teleconferencing technologies for some proceedings. Use of these technologies allows the Court to continue its statutory business while at the same time allowing …
Federal Court Lays Out Procedures for Public Access to Remote Court Proceedings Read More »
In accordance with Executive Order 202.17 issued by the NYS Governor, anyone entering a courthouse for any purpose must wear a mask or cloth face-covering. Executive Order 202.17 provides, “Any individual who is over the age of two and able to medically tolerate a face-covering shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with …
The Governor has issued Executive Order 202.20 allowing officiants to use technology to solemnize marriages.
In light of the implementation of a statewide “virtual court” system for handling essential and pending non-essential matters as of April 13, 2020, and to ensure that the vitally important business of the Court continues, it is hereby ORDERED that the Court’s March 17, 2020 order suspending perfection, filing, and other deadlines set forth by …
Fourth Dept Issues COVID-19 Order Lifting Suspension of Deadlines Read More »
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 State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York; and WHEREAS, both travel-related cases and community contact transmission of COVID-19 have been documented in New York State and are …
Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order 202.18, Extending “NY On Pause” to May 17 Read More »
Administrative Order from Hon. Paula L. FeroletoDated April 15, 2020 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, I hereby order that effective immediately the following rules be put into effect in the …
Judge Feroleto issues amended Administrative Order extending times into May Read More »
Hon. Paula Feroleto and the Court staff have published the 8th Judicial District plan for virtual chambers.
