New York Courts Emergency Alerts Discontinues Twitter Presence
The New York Courts have discontinued the use of Twitter as the communication tool for emergency alerts. Commencing May 1, the Courts are sending out emergency alerts solely through the…
8th JD Updates Operating Protocols for the State Courts
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our courts have remained open although there have been periods of time that have required modifications to court operations based upon virus metrics. Recently, the metrics…
Updated Operating Protocols for 8JD Town and Village Courts, Effective April 16, 2021
These are very modest changes to the protocols disseminated on March 29, 2021. Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks’ Memorandum dated November 13, 2020 is incorporated herein and this document is…
8th JD Courts Displays New Poster at Court Buildings Regarding COVID-19 Protocols
As court appearances slowly pick up, please be advised that the ban on courthouse visitors who have travelled out of state within two weeks has been lifted. The ban currently…
8th JD Rolls Out Pilot Program for Submission of Virtual Evidence for Matrimonial Cases
Please see the below linked memo which is a very important development in matrimonial virtual trials. It details how exhibits are now to be uploaded for matrimonial hearings/virtual trials. This…
Updated Operating Protocols for Town and Village Courts in the 8th Judicial District
These are very modest changes to the protocols disseminated on February 16, 2021. Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks’ Memorandum dated November 13, 2020 is incorporated herein and this document is…
Administrative Order 105/21 Updates Uniform Forms for Use in Family Court
NYS Family Court has rescinded 20 forms and prescribed 19 forms for use in Family Court. Click below to view a list of these forms.
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 103/21, Regarding Credit Card Fees
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…
NYS UCS Outlines Appropriate Decorum for Virtual Court Proceedings
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…
Judge Marks Issues Administrative Order 96/21, Concerning Commercial Evictions
Click to download Administrative Order 96/21, including exhibits.