15 March 2020 – Governor asks Chief Judge to find way to reduce density in court system

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Level of Jurisdiction: New York

Overview: Governor Asks Chief Judge Janet DiFiore to Develop Plan to Reduce Density in Court System, Including Limiting Nonessential Proceedings. Tasks SUNY Empire State College President JimMalatras with Developing Contingency Plans in Preparation for School Closures. Directs DMV to Move to Appointment Only to Limit Person to Person Contact
Full details here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-calls-president-trump-take-comprehensive-federal-action-combat-novel-coronavirus