Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 212(2)G) of the Judiciary Law, I hereby require that a party shall pay an administrative fee where such party uses a credit card or a debit card to: (1) post bail, or(2) pay a fine, mandatory surcharge, court fee or other money payable to a (i) …
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 103/21, Regarding Credit Card Fees Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic has required all courts across New York State to innovate and adapt in order to continue to provide the effective and efficient administration of justice and Access to Justice for all court users consistent with the highest standards of Chief Judge DiFiore’s Excellence Initiative. Our courts have uniformly transitioned to Microsoft Teams …
NYS UCS Outlines Appropriate Decorum for Virtual Court Proceedings Read More »
Click to download Administrative Order 96/21, including exhibits.
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As you know, proceedings for establishing parentage under the Child-Parent Security Act (L. 2020, c. 56, Part L; “CPSA”, “Act”) are subject to various confidentially provisions under State law, including a general sealing provision under the Act itself. Accordingly, the court file and papers in these proceedings may only be viewed by the parties or …
This Plan supersedes the Updated Operating Protocols Effective December 9, 2020. Commencing February 22, 2021 all court operations in the Eighth Judicial District of the State of New York shall be conducted pursuant to this Plan. To the extent the provisions of this Updated Operating Protocol are inconsistent with provisions in any of the Administrative …
8th Judicial District Issues Updated Operating Protocols for All Court Operations Read More »
These are very modest changes to the protocols disseminated on December 9, 2020. Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks’ Memorandum dated November 13, 2020 is incorporated herein and this document is intended to provide enhanced guidance thereto. Commencing February 9, 2021 all Town and Village Court operations in the 8th Judicial District of the State of …
8th Judicial District Issues Updated Operating Protocols for Town and Village Courts Read More »
The linked PDF (below) informs participants of what to expect during a virtual bench trial. These have been sent to all judges who will adapt them to their specific trials. They can be found on the court system’s website under “latest News” and “What’s New”.
Please click the link below for Administrative Order 57-21 and promulgated forms relating to the Child and Parent Security Act adopted under the law of 2020 Chapter 56 Part L. The law is effective 2/15/21 and for the first time legalizes gestational surrogacy agreements in which the surrogate has not contributed genetic material. These forms …
Judge Lawrence Marks has issued Administrative Order 18/21, amending Rule 31 of the section 202.70(g) of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme and County Courts.
