Administrative Orders

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Administrative Order 2020-13 - Use of Videoconferencing or Telephone Conferencing in Criminal Matters

On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States issued a proclamation declaring a

National Emergency in response to the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (“COVID-19") pandemic

pursuant to the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. § 1601, et seq.). In addition, the Governor

of New York has banned mass gatherings in the state, encouraged persons in the state to remain

at home and to limit personal contact, and ordered the closure of non-essential businesses,

among other steps taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

 

Chief Judge Mauskopf, acting pursuant to § 15002(b) of the CARES Act and the authority granted by

the Judicial Conference of the United States, has made the findings in the referenced Administrative Order,

effective for 90 days unless termininated sooner. This order will be reviewed if the emergency

persists longer than 90 days. Please read the full Administrative Order for details.

 

Administrative Order 2020-12 - Service of Process by the United States Marshal

In all cases filed on or after March 18, 2020, and in which under ordinary circumstances the Court would, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(c), appoint the United States Marshal or a deputy marshal to make service, any requirement that the Marshal accomplish service is suspended, and the time from March 18, 2020 through April 27, 2020 is, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m), excluded from the 90-day period to accomplish service.

Administrative Order 2020-11 - in Re: Supplemental Order Regarding Preliminary Hearings in Criminal Matters and Continuance of Jury Trials and Exclusion of Time Under The Speedy Trial Act
Administrative Order 2020-10 - in Re: Suspension of All Petty Offense Proceedings

Administrative Order 2020-10 suspends all petty offense proceedings in the Eastern District of New York until further order of the court.

Administrative Order 2020-09 - in Re: Attorney Admissions under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19

Administrative Order 2020-09 implements electronic applications to the Bar of the Eastern District of New York and suspends the requirement for personal appearances by the applicant and the applicant's sponsor.

Administrative Order 2020-08 In Re Supplemental Restrictions on Visitors to the Courthouses of the EDNY

Administrative Order 2020-08 implements supplemental restrictions on those who may enter the courthouses ofthe Eastern District of New York depending on their role, reason for access, travel history and exposure or potential exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19. Please see the Order for detailed information.

Administrative Order 2020-07 In Re Naturalizations Under Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19

In order to protect public health and the health of and safety of all applicants, Court personnel, and visitors to the Court, and reduce travel, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York is hereby suspending all naturalization proceedings within this District for a period of 45 days from the date of this Order, or until further order of the Court. Please see the Administrative Order for details.

Administrative Order 2020-06 In Re Continuance of Jury Trials and Exclusion of Time

An Administrative Order effective March 16, 2020, regarding the status of the courthouses in the District as well as the status of jury trials, deadlines, the rights of defendants under the Speedy Trial Act, effects on initial appearances, arraignments, detention, and bail review, and the status of offices within the District. Please read the order for specifics regarding duration of the order and its effects.

Administrative Order 2020-05 - in Re: Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouses

The Centers for Disease Control having advised people to take precautions in light of the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) outbreak, and noting that the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus, it is hereby ORDERED, effective immediately, that the following persons shall not enter any courthouse in the Eastern District of New York... (see the Administrative Order for details).

Administrative Order 2020-04 - in Re: Detainee Screening Procedures

All detainees at the listed institutions are directed to be screened for body temperature. See the Administrative Order for details.

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