Tue Jun 13 2023 | Blog : Attorneys : Court

Watch On-Demand: Attorney For Children Awards Ceremony - June 13th 2023

Each year the Fourth Department, Attorneys for Children Advisory Committee, selects two outstanding attorneys for children from each of the Fifth, Seventh and Eighth Districts to receive the Hon. Michael F. Dillon Award. More...

Mon Jun 12 2023 | Blog : Admissions : live

Watch On-Demand: Bar Admission Ceremony - June 12th - The Hochstein School

This Court will admit to practice successful bar candidates on June 12, 2023. More...

Thu Jun 08 2023 | Notice to the Bar : COVID-19 : Motions : Rules

COVID-19 ASSIGNED COUNSEL VOUCHER PAYMENTS

All vouchers submitted pursuant to County Law Section 722-b (4) are hereby rescinded for ammounts up to and not exceeding the statutory maximum. More...

Fri Mar 10 2023 | Blog : Admissions

Notice to Candidates for June 2023 Admission to the Bar

This Court will admit to practice successful bar candidates on June 12, 2023. In order to be eligible for admission, your completed application and all required affidavits and certificates must be postmarked on or before April 3, 2023. Please be advised if you miss the deadline date, the next bar admission ceremony will be held on January 2024. More...

Wed Jan 11 2023 | Press Release : Admissions

Watch On-Demand: January 2023 Fourth Department Bar Admission Ceremony

January 2023 Bar Admissions - Eastman Theatre, Rochester New York More...

COVID-19 Safety and Operational Protocols (rev Nov 16, 2022)

The Fourth Department is committed to following the most up-to-date guidance issued by public health authorities in order to help ensure the health and safety of all court employees and court users. More...

Mon Nov 14 2022 | Press Release : Arguments : Briefs : Rules

Appellate Division, Fourth Department to Implement “Hybrid” Oral Argument Pilot Program

The Appellate Division, Fourth Department is implementing a temporary pilot programfor fully-flexible, hybrid oral arguments in Spring 2023. More...

Thu Nov 10 2022 | Notice to the Bar : Rules

Fourth Department amends 22 NYCRR 1015.17 Attorney's Affidavit in Agency and Private Placement Adoptions

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Fourth Judicial Department, pursuant to the authority vested in it, DOES HEREBY, effective November 15, 2022, amend Part 1015.17 of Title 22 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York More...

Wed Aug 17 2022 | Blog : Admissions

Notice to Candidates for January 2023 Admission to the Bar

This Court will admit to practice successful bar candidates on January 11, 2023. In order to be eligible for admission, your completed application and all required affidavits and certificates must be postmarked on or before October 14, 2022. Please be advised if you miss the deadline date, the next bar admission ceremony will be held on June 12, 2023. More...

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