On September 7, NYS Chief Judge Janet DiFiore provided this video update to discuss the Unified Court System’s remarkable transition over the spring and summer to plans for fall. She continues to provide updates on the increasing numbers of jury trials, with over 100 grand juries operating across the state without incident. Chief Judge DiFiore also thanked those who reported for jury service, and stressed the stringent health and safety measures in place to protect all court users.
Chief Judge DiFiore ends this update on a somber note, to honor those lost on September 11, 2001. She notes that there will be a commemoration of the 19th anniversary this Friday.