Per a message issued by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore delivered on October 12, 2020, New York Courts will continue to operate at about 10% capacity regarding in person appearances. Judge DiFiore further stated that jury trials will begin again in New York City beginning the week of October 19, 2020. The number of/locations of these trials will be determined based on the latest COVID data. Beyond these developments, Judge DiFiore emphasized that the Courts would continue their efforts to expand ADR to aid in efficiently moving the Courts’ docket.
Additionally, the Chief Administrative Judge, Lawrence Marks, issued an Order effective as of October 12, 2020, which provided that there will be a resumption of residential eviction matters.