Programs
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- ADR protocols for the Commercial Division
(Effective June 1, 2015) - Amendment to section 202.70(a) of the Uniform Civil Rules of the Supreme and County Courts, relating to monetary thresholds for the Commercial Division - AO/118/14
(Effective September 2, 2014)
Drug & Family Treatment Courts
Expedited Matrimonials - Erie County
Expedited Matrimonials - Niagara County
Integrated Domestic Violence (IDV) Courts
Mental Health Treatment Courts
Small Claims Assessment Review
Small Claims in NYS City, Town & Village Courts - Guide
Procedures & Protocols
E-Filing (electronic filing) - mandatory E-filing in Allegany, Cattararaugus, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming Counties Surrogate's Courts:
E-Filing (electronic filing) - Cattaraugus County:
- Joint Protocols for New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) Cases Filed in Supreme Court, Cattaraugus County (consensual)
E-Filing (electronic filing) - Chautauqua County:
- Joint Protocols for New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) Cases Filed in Supreme Court, Chautauqua County (effective 08/16/2017)
E-Filing (electronic filing) - Erie County:
- Joint Protocols for New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) Cases Filed in Supreme Court, Erie County (revised August 2017)
E-Filing (electronic filing) - Genesee County:
- Joint Protocols for New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) Cases Filed in Supreme Court, Genesee County (consensual)
E-Filing (electronic filing) - Niagara County:
- Joint Protocols for New York State Courts E-Filing (NYSCEF) Cases Filed in Supreme Court, Niagara County (December 2015)
Foreclosure-Settlement Conference Ineligible Affirmation - 8th Judicial District:
(pursuant to Justice Feroleto’s Administrative Order dated March 3, 2010)
- Notice to Bar: Justice Feroleto's Administrative Order re. Settlement Conference Affirmation
- Clarification of Settlement Conference Affirmation (Justice Feroleto letter 07-22-10)
Protocol for Emergency Applications to Supreme Court
Uncontested Divorce Packets & Information