On April 7, the chief administrative judge of the New York State Unified Court System issued a memorandum to trial court justices and judges advising that the current prohibition on the filing of new non-essential matters will continue. However, the court system plans to take preliminary steps to open remote access for non-essential pending cases beginning on April 13, 2020. This will include holding court conferences if helpful for the advancement of a case and making decisions on fully submitted motions.