Amending Administrative Order 2020-20 to Further Exclude Time Under The Speedy Trial Act for the Filing of Indictments Until July 13, 2020.
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Further Continuance of Jury Trials and Exclusion of Time Under the Speedy Trial Act and Other Issues
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 further suspended nunc pro tunc to the expiration of the period specified in Administrative Order 2020-12, and the time from April 27, 2020 through June 15, 2020 is, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m), excluded from the 90-day period to accomplish service. See the Order for details.
Administrative Order 2020-18 Amended: Petty Offense Docket under Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19
Upon consideration of the current situation relating to the serious, ongoing public health emergency in this District created by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in order to continue to protect public health, limit the size of public gatherings and travel, and prevent the spread of the virus, all petty offense proceedings scheduled before June 15, 2020 shall be continued unless otherwise ordered by this Court. See the Administrative Order for details.
The Merit Selection Panel appointed in Administrative Order 2020-03 to recommend to the
Court individuals qualified to serve as a US Magistrate Judge to fill two current vacancies (in Brooklyn
and Central Islip, NY) and one upcoming vacancy (in Brooklyn, NY) has been appointed to
consider an additional upcoming vacancy in Brooklyn. In addition, given the current national health
emergency, and given the additional vacancy, the application period to apply for appointment for
these four positions is extended to May 29, 2020. Applications shall be submitted electronically
pursuant to the Public Notice attached hereto.
By July 14, 2020, the Merit Selection Panel shall recommend to the Court a total of
fifteen individuals whom it considers best qualified for these positions, ten individuals for the
vacancies in Brooklyn, and five individuals for the vacancy in Central Islip.
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to mitigate the economic impact upon District Court Criminal Justice Act panel members and service providers , the Court allows until further notice the filing of interim vouchers for compensation in the manner outlined in this Administrative Order
Administrative Order 2020-15 is hereby amended to further toll the 30-day time period for filing an indictment under 18 U.S.C. § 3161(b) nunc pro tunc from May 15, 2020 until June 8, 2020.
IN RE: CORONA VIRUS/COVID-19 PANDEMIC / FURTHER CONTINUANCE OF JURY TRIALS AND EXCLUSION OF TIME UNDER THE SPEEDY TRIAL ACT