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NY S04578
Bill
Status
4/12/2011
Primary Sponsor
John Bonacic
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AI Summary
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Amends Civil Practice Law and Rules Rule 2103 to add six days to prescribed time periods when service by mail is made from outside New York State, while maintaining five days for in-state mailings.
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Requires attorneys to designate a facsimile telephone number through a stipulation in the action before service by facsimile transmission can occur, removing prior automatic consent based on address block designation.
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Modifies the definition of "mailing" to permit deposit of papers at post offices outside New York State, removing the restriction limiting mailings to within-state locations.
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Allows attorneys to change or rescind their designated facsimile telephone number by serving notice on other parties.
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Takes effect January 1st of the year following enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to service of papers; amends the definition of "mailing" to allow mailing from outside of the state; provides that six days shall be added to a prescribed period when service is made by mail from outside the state; requires a stipulation prior to service by facsimile on an attorney.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/21/2012