Hon. Deborah A. Haendiges
Judicial Directory Information

Part 9 - 1st floor
25 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
Ph: (716) 845-2762
Fx: (716) 851-3222

ADJOURNMENTS:

Due to our unique calender involving matters of both civil and criminal components for one CASE, ADJOURNMENTS ARE NOT GRANTED. HOWEVER, PLEASE REFER TO OUR ADJOURNMENT POLICY.

PROCEDURES TO ADJOURN CASES SCHEDULED BEFORE IDV COURT

Adjournments will not be granted in IDV Court unless the following applies:

A. First Appearance Only:

1. All adjournment requests must be in writing and on notice to the opposing party, and all counsel participating in any portion of the IDV Litigation still pending (Criminal, Matrimonial, and Family).

2. All adjournment requests require Court approval and three suggested dates that you and all other counsel (including the Law Guardian, D.A. or pro se litigants) are available.

3. Adjournment requests are to be mailed or hand delivered to the IDV Court at 25 Delaware, Buffalo, NY, 14202 or sent by fax to 716-851-3222 four business days prior to the scheduled Court date.

4. The party or attorney requesting the adjournment and the opposing parties or attorneys must call the Court at 716-845-2762 at least two business days prior to the scheduled court date to confirm whether or not the adjournment was granted. Do not assume that the adjournment will be granted. The Court is not responsible for this confirming telephone call.

5. If the adjournment is granted:
a. The Court will send reschedule notices only if the request was made by a party who is not represented by an attorney.

b. If an attorney requested the adjournment, the attorney will be required to forward a confirming letter to the Court with copies to all parties and/or attorneys (This includes the Districe Attorney and Law Guardian). The adjournment will not be considered in effect unless such correspondence is timely received.

B. Emergency situations will be handled on a case by case basis.

MOTIONS:

Criminal:
Motions are heard Monday through Thursday on scheduled return date of matter. All bail motions must be made in writing.

Civil:
Motions are heard Monday through Friday on scheduled return date of matter. (Contact chambers if an order to show cause requires a dates earlier than next return date for matter.)

All motion papers must be received to chambers 48 hours in advance of date.

Matrimonial:
All matters require strict compliance with court rules. Scheduling orders will be issued during conferences. Proposed disposition statements must be submitted for all trials and or hearings.