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11/18/2020 | |
The United States District Court for the
Central District of California announces the following further measures taken
in response to the threat posed by COVID-19, also known as the “Coronavirus.” The Court will not call in jurors for service in civil or criminal jury trials until after June 1, 2020. All filing deadlines will remain in place unless otherwise ordered by the presiding Judge. Pursuant to the COOP, hearings in civil cases will only go forward by video or telephonic conference. Hearings by video and telephonic conference may be held by individual Judges in certain criminal matters. Criminal duty matters before Magistrate Judges, such as initial appearances, arraignments, detention hearings, and the issuance of search warrants, shall continue to take place in the ordinary course, with a preference for appearances made by video or telephonic conference as set forth in Order of the Chief Judge No. 20-043. All signatures on documents including, but not limited to, financial affidavits, statement of the defendant’s constitutional rights, consents to waive preliminary hearing, consents to appear by video or telephonic conference, waivers of the defendant’s presence, Pretrial and Probation reports, and appearance bonds/orders for release shall be performed electronically with the [s/name] format. For the defendant, defense counsel may sign on behalf of the defendant, after receiving consent, and submit the documents electronically to the duty Judge’s criminal duty email address by no later than 2:00 p.m. the day of the criminal duty calendar. In-person meetings of the grand juries shall remain suspended and that period of suspension is extended through and including June 1, 2020. The naturalization ceremonies scheduled in April and May 2020 are cancelled. |
11/18/2020 | |
This court issues this General Order as another in a series of General Orders in response to the exponential spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Eastern District of California and elsewhere, making the following findings and orders: WHEREAS on June 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Order on Guidance for the use of Face Coverings in California, finding the increasing number of Californians who are leaving their homes for work and other needs increases the risk for COVID-19 exposure and infection. WHEREAS, over the last four months, public health professionals and society at large all have learned more about COVID-19 transmission, most notably that people who are infected but are asymptomatic or presymptomatic contribute to community spread. WHEREAS, the best public health guidance at this time is that the use of face coverings by everyone can limit the release of infected droplets when talking, coughing and/or sneezing, as well as reinforce physical distancing. WHEREAS, the Governor has ordered that People in California must wear face coverings when they are in high-risk situations including inside of, or in line to enter, any indoor public space, or, engaged in work at a workplace and working in or walking through common areas, including hallways, stairways, elevators and parking facilities. WHEREAS, the COVID-19 Cases in all divisions of the Eastern District of California and the rest of the State of California are increasing. WHEREAS, the Federal Security Committees for all Eastern District of California Courthouses voted on May 28 to immediately require face coverings in public portions of all Courthouses and in private office space if six feet of physical distancing could not be maintained. NOW THEREFORE, in light of the best information available to the Judges of the Eastern District of California at this time, on behalf of the Court and until further notice, I hereby issue the following Order: A face covering is defined as material that covers both the nose and mouth. It can be secured to the head with ties or straps or simply wrapped around the lower face. It can be made of a variety of materials, such as cotton, silk or linen. A cloth face covering may be factory-made or sewn by hand or can be improvised from household items such as scarfs, T-shirts, sweatshirts or towels. A child under 2 years old; anyone with respiratory issues where it would impede their breathing; anyone unable to remove a face covering without help; and anyone with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that does not allow them to wear a facer covering is exempt from this order. |
11/18/2020 | |
On July 17, 2020, the court was notified of an increase in COVID-19 positive cases at the Santa Rita Jail. In an abundance of caution and in the interest of public safety, the court will suspend all in-court appearances by in-custody defendants, from any detention center, effective July 20, 2020 until August 10, 2020. This period may be extended by further notice. Counsel representing in-custody defendants will be notified of new hearing dates. In light of the continuing COVID-19 public health emergency, all civil hearings and most criminal hearings in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California will be conducted either by teleconference or videoconference until further notice. Commencing July 1, 2020, a limited number of criminal jury trials may be permitted at the court’s discretion. See General Orders 72-4 and 74. Following guidance from the Judicial Conference of the United States, and under authority provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES ACT”), members of the press and public may remotely observe hearings via videoconference or teleconference. For information on how to observe court proceedings held by videoconference, visit cand.uscourts.gov/zoom. A list of upcoming hearings that will be held by videoconference is available at apps.cand.uscourts.gov/telhrg/. Log-in or call-in information is available on the assigned judge’s home page or calendar, or by emailing media@cand.uscourts.gov. PLEASE NOTE: Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference). See Court Rules Affecting the Media and General Order 58 at Paragraph III. Any recording of a court proceeding held by video or teleconference, including “screen-shots” or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the court. Members of the press and the public are also expected to mute their phones during telephonic hearings and to not disrupt proceedings in any manner. |
11/18/2020 | |
On June 10, 2020, upon the recommendations of the Strategic Committee on Resumption of Regular Court Proceedings, the Chief Judge issued Order of the Chief Judge (OCJ) 29 adopting certain safety protocols for in-person proceedings conducted in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. Many of the circumstances giving rise to the COVID-19 public emergency have not abated since the entry of OCJ 29 (June 10, 2020) or since the subsequent extension with OCJ 32 (July 6, 2020). To continue to protect the public safety and prevent·the spread of COVID19, the Chief Judge hereby extends the safety protocols set forth in OCJ 29. This Order is effective immediately and will remain in place until September I0, 2020, absent further order of the Court. |
11/18/2020 | |
WA Federal Courts | ||
Court Operations Under Exigent Circumstances created by COVID-19:
See General Order 20-101-6 for additional information. TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS REGARDING ACCESS TO THE COURT: The Spokane Federal Courthouse is now open to the public. The Yakima Federal Courthouse and the court floors of the Richland Federal Courthouse are closed to the public through June 30, 2020. See General Order 20-101-6 for additional information and William O. Douglas Federal Building FSC Order 20-06 and Richland Courthouse and Federal Building Order No. 20-04 for additional information. All persons seeking entry to, or occupying, the Federal Courthouses in all three locations must wear a mask. See General Order 20-101-6, Administrative Order 20-04 and Richland Courthouse and Federal Building Order No. 20-04 for additional information. Prior FSC Orders:
Physical access to urgent in-person proceedings scheduled at this time will be limited to parties, counsel, witnesses and victims. The Clerk’s Office in Spokane is open to the public effective June 1, 2020. The Yakima and Richland Clerks Office are closed to the public through June 30, 2020. Filings and payments may be left in designated drop boxes at the Court Security Officer locations (guard stations) in Yakima and Richland. The Court encourages filings by CM/ECF, use of the mail, or delivery services. The Clerk’s Office is not closed, it is operational and you may contact the office by telephone during business hours. Notice Regarding Press and Public Access to Court Hearings |
11/18/2020 | |
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington continues to closely monitor the national, state, and local responses to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and is following guidance provided by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local health officials. Court operations within the Western District of Washington are currently governed by General Order 08-20, General Order 07-20, General Order 04-20, General Order 03-20 and General Order 02-20. We will continue to post updates to general court operations to this website. |
11/18/2020 | |
CA State Courts | ||
The Superior Court of Alameda County (Court) announced today that, beginning June 15, 2020, it will resume processing papers relating to appeals that have been submitted for filing during the Court’s closure period, which began on March 17, 2020. As set forth in amendments to emergency Local Rule 1.8a, which the Court adopted on June 12, 2020, appeal-related papers that were received between March 17 and March 31 will be processed first, and will be given a June 15 filing date. The Court will process other appellate papers on a rolling basis thereafter. The Court also announced today that it is ordering the further stay of all unlawful detainer proceedings, including evictions, through and including July 15, 2020. The Court’s further stay is ordered in light of the eviction related discussions that continue at the state and local level, as well as the June 10, 2020, decision of Hon. Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Chief Justice of California and Chair of the Judicial Council, to suspend the Council’s vote on a Circulating Order (CO-20-10) that would have lifted the statewide general moratorium on unlawful detainer actions and judicial foreclosures. Given the suspension of the vote on Circulating Order CO-20-10, Judicial Council Emergency Rule 1, adopted April 6, 2020, remains in effect. That rule permits a superior court to issue a summons in an unlawful detainer case where the court finds that the action is necessary to protect public health and safety. In light of the authority conferred by Emergency Rule 1, the Court, through additional amendments to emergency Local Rule 1.8a, announced today that it will begin accepting new unlawful detainer cases for filing effective June 15, but only where the complaint alleges that the action is necessary to protect public health and safety, including matters where continued occupancy poses an imminent threat to health and safety. After accepting the complaint—which must be accompanied by a declaration alleging the facts supporting the claim that the action is necessary to protect public health and safety—the Court will review the materials and determine whether the action may proceed as permitted by Emergency Rule 1. No parties may take any action on the filed complaint unless and until the Court determines there to be an appropriate emergency risk and issues the related summons. Failure to comply with emergency Local Rule 1.8a may result in sanctions as provided by law. Finally, in recognition of the fact that most proceedings are being conducted remotely during the COVID-19 crisis, and given the need to ensure reliable electronic communication with litigants and counsel, the Court today adopted further amendments to emergency Local Rule 1.8a requiring filers to include a current email contact address on every pleading or form filed with the Court, even where doing so would otherwise be optional. The Court also adopted amendments to emergency Local Rule 1.8b that further clarify video remote hearing connections using the BlueJeans platform. |
11/18/2020 | |
Commencing June 22,2020 criminal matters will no longer be heard remotely. The Court will be in regular session. Persons charged with criminal matters who have not retained private counsel are instructed to contact the Alpine County Public Defender, Eric Acevedo, aI 530 542-2515 or 530 541-9619 eacevedolaw mail.com at least two working days prior to their scheduled hearing. lf you think you may have coronavirus, if you have recently traveled overseas or to a high-risk area, or if you have symptoms such as a cough, fever, or shortness of breath, do not come to the courthouse but rather, contact the court at 530 694-2113. The following measures will be implemented to ensure the safety of those attending court proceedings:
Civil Matters: Civil matters will be heard as scheduled by telephone conference. Attorneys, and/or parties without counsel, are instructed to contact the Alpine County Clerk’s Office at 530 694-21’13 to obtain the information necessary to make remote appearances. Traffic Mafters: Traffic matters will be heard on the dates indicated on your citation. You retain the option of (1) paying the fine without appearance: (2) requesting a trial by declaration: or (3) appearing, via telephone conference, on the date indicated on your citation. lf you wish to appear, you are instructed to contact the Alpine County Clerk’s Ofiice at 530 694-2113 to obtain the information necessary for your remote appearance via telephone conference. Traffic trials will be conducted remotely. Should you wish to submit exhibits for consideration at trial, you must ensure that the exhibits are received by the court no later than the day before your scheduled trial. Be advised that you must act on one ofthe three options noted above or a finding of guilt will be entered when your matter is called pursuant to Vehicle Code 40509. |
11/18/2020 | |
The court, in an effort to comply with directives issued by federal, state and local officials intended to control the spread of the covid-19 virus, will be functioning on a modified schedule. |
11/18/2020 | |
1. CRIMINAL CALENDARS : 1. Prior orders of this Court affecting Court Operations (dated March 18, 2020 and amended March 20, 2020 and March 27, 2020) are extended through June 12, 2020. 2. BTA Calendars (Out-of-custody Friday morning arraignments) shall recommence as of June 19, 2020. Matters set on calendar dates in May through June 12, 2020 will be re-set and re-noticed by the comt. 3. Traffic: 2. CIVIL CALENDARS: The following calendars shall recommence as of May 18, 2020:
3. Probate: All Probate calendars shall recommence as regularly scheduled as of May 18, 2020.
4. CourtCall: Pursuant to Emergency Local Rules l.I0(b)(I) – l.I0(b)(3), all appearances in Civil and Probate matters are to be by CourtCall except that pro per litigants may appear in person if they choose to not use CourtCall. 5. Court Mediation services in Civil Harassment or Unlawful Detainer matters will not be available until after June 30, 2020. Mediation services in Small Claims may be available commencing May 22, 2020, pending mediator availability. |
11/18/2020 | |
Effective Monday, May 18, 2020, the Court will be opening the clerk’s window but only to those wearing a face covering. The drop box and eFiling remains available alternative options. To minimize the amount of people in the clerk’s window lobby, everyone must use the Kiosk to pull a number. Once your number is called you will be allowed into the clerk’s window lobby area to proceed to the counter. All others will remain in the general lobby until their number is called maintaining social distancing at all times. Those appearing in court are required to wait in the main upstairs lobby and maintain social distancing until their case is called. The Self-Help Center will not be opening at this time, we will continue to assist people via phone at 209-754-1443 and email. (This will continue to be evaluated as the State moves into the Stage 3.) In addition, The Judicial Council of California provides a wealth of online self-help information and resources via The California Courts Self-Help Center. To access this online center visit https://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp.htm Mediations will continue to be conducted by phone until further notice. Payments can be made online at wwww.calaveras.courts.ca.gov or by mail with check, money order or cashier’s check. Please do not send cash. Record Search Requests may be submitted by mail, fax (209-754-6296), or email records@calaveras.courts.ca.gov. General Information – Please refer to the Court’s website at www.calaveras.courts.ca.gov for information regarding services, calendars and divisions. You can contact the Court by phone at 209-754-9800 or by email at www.calaveras.courts.ca.gov/info/contact. The Judicial Council of California also provides a wealth of online self-help information and resources via The California Courts Self-Help Center. To access this online center visit https://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp.htm. |
11/18/2020 | |
The Superior Court of California, County of Colusa will resume limited operations to the public effective Monday, June 1, 2020. |
11/18/2020 | |
Given the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Superior Court of Contra Costa County (“Court”) previously requested emergency authorizations from Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, as Chair of the Judicial Council of California, pursuant to Government Code section 68115. On March 13, 2020, the Chief Justice granted this request and issued an emergency order, which this Court implemented on the same day, and which was effective through April 1, 2020. At the Court’s request, the Chief Justice issued multiple further orders permitting the Court to extend certain relief, which the Court implemented. Because emergency conditions continue to exist, the Court renewed its request. Now, exercising the authority granted under Government Code section 68115 and the further August 27, 2020, Order of the Chief Justice, this Court HEREBY FINDS AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
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11/18/2020 | |
Del Norte Superior Court Clerk’s Office will be open to the public beginning June 1st. Public Counter hours will be 9am to 1pm. Only two people will be allowed in the lobby at one time to comply with Social Distancing Standards. Those waiting to come in the clerk’s office will need to social distance in the main lobby area. Face masks are encourage to comply with the Department of Public Health’s recommendation of May 15, 2020 The Clerk’s Filing Mailbox (Courthouse Mailbox #31) will continue to be available for filings after 1pm. (http://www.delnorte.courts.ca.gov/) |
11/18/2020 | |
In addition to the Chief’s Statewide Emergency Order of
March 30, 2020: All Clerk’s Counters will be closed to the public in all Court
facilities. The Office of the Family Law Facilitator / Self Help Center located
at the Main Street Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 will be
closed to in-person assistance. All clinics and workshops are cancelled.
Self-Help staff will be available to assist members of the public via email and
telephone only. Vacating Pending Commercial Eviction Trials: All commercial
eviction trials pending before the court through May 29, 2020 will be vacated.
Due to the ongoing state of emergency relating to COVID-19, the court will
issue tentative rulings on Family Law Request for Order matters that have been
vacated between March 15, 2020, and May 30, 2020. For these matters only, the
court will follow the procedure outlined below. For all other matters in which
a tentative ruling is issued the procedure as outlined in Local Rule 7.10.05
will be followed. The court will provide written notice to the parties
regarding the date the tentative ruling on their matter will be available.
Tentative rulings will be available at 2:00 pm on the date assigned by the
court. Tentative rulings can be obtained either online or by telephone. ONLINE:
Tentative rulings will be posted at 2:00 pm and identified by initial hearing
date. The tentative ruling posted online will provide the court’s ruling and
rationale. Tentative rulings can be accessed at:
http://www.eldoradocourt.org/onlineservices/tentativerulings.html Tentative Ruling Procedure (Please read thoroughly)
The court finds good cause to deviate from the procedures outlined in Local Rule 7.10.05 and California Rule of Court 3.1308 based upon the Emergency Orders issued by Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye and the Implementation Orders issued by Presiding Judge Suzanne Kingsbury, and in consideration of the public health emergency declared locally by the County of El Dorado, state-wide by the Governor of the State of California, and nationally by the President of the United States, relating to the current public health emergency. |
11/18/2020 | |
Effective August 17, 2020 the “M” Street Traffic Courthouse will be open for the following court hearings:
Only authorized persons such as the parties, their attorneys and subpoenaed witnesses will be allowed to enter the Courthouse. Until further notice and due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Clerk’s Office at the “M” Street Traffic Courthouse will continue to be temporarily closed. TRAFFIC AND CRIMINAL INFRACTION CASES: Starting August 17, 2020, the morning arraignment calendar will be heard Monday – Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Due to Covid-19, seating will be limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis. If you check in after we reach our seating capacity, you will be placed on calendar for another day. You may request to appear remotely on your case over ZOOM. For information on how to schedule a ZOOM hearing please visit our website at http://www.fresno.courts.ca.gov/traffic/ for the TRAFFIC ZOOM HEARINGS – FAQ’S. Requests to appear remotely must be submitted at least three (3) court days before your scheduled hearing date or due date. SARB, TRUANCY AND JOBS 2000 CASES: If you have a SARB, truancy or Jobs 2000 case, the Court will notify you of your new appearance date. If you fail to appear a hold on your license or a warrant for your arrest may be issued. SMALL CLAIMS CASES: For additional information about Small Claims cases, the department phone is (559) 457-1900. PAYMENTS AND COLLECTION ACTIVITY: If you are currently making payments on an infraction case you may continue to make your payments online, through the mail or by using the Court’s drop-box. You may also request an extension on your payments. WARNING: If you fail to appear or pay by the due date a civil assessment of $300.00 pursuant to PC 1214.1 may be added to your bail amount and your case could be referred to a collection agency. |
11/18/2020 | |
Through May 18, 2020, court access is severely limited, and many court appearances are being vacated and rescheduled. Prior to visiting a court location, please review the Order of the Presiding Judge Affecting Court Operations and Access to Courthouse that modifies court operations and access policies during this emergency. It can be viewed on the homepage of the court’s website. You may appear at the courthouse if the reason for your visit is authorized by those orders or not prohibited by them. All jury trials are suspended and continued for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of this order. Courts may conduct such a trial at an earlier date, upon a finding of good cause shown or through the use of remote technology, when appropriate. The time period provided in Penal Code section 1382 for the holding of a criminal trial is extended for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of this order. Courts may conduct such a trial at an earlier date, upon a finding of good cause shown or through the use of remote technology, when appropriate. The time period provided in Code of Civil Procedure sections 583.310 and 583.320 for the holding of a civil trial is extended for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of this order. Courts may conduct such a trial at an earlier date, upon a finding of good cause shown or through the use of remote technology, when appropriate. | 11/18/2020 | |
Humboldt Superior Court has been granted an Emergency Order by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil Sakauye which allows criminal trials for cases in which the original or previously extended statutory deadline otherwise would expire between June 22, 2020 and August 6, 2020, inclusive, to be extended by not more than 30 days. In addition to the issuance of the Implementation Order for the 30-day continuance of criminal trials, Presiding Judge Joyce Hinrichs also issued the Administrative Order which reinstated the Humboldt County 2020 Bail Schedule. “The Court is gearing up to reconvene jury trials and will be summoning jurors to appear beginning the middle of July. Limitations created by the COVID-19 social distancing requirement, will minimize the ability to have spectators in the courtrooms which will require ongoing use of technology to provide access to public court proceedings.” The Clerk’s office phone hours have now been expanded – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily. Documents can continue to be filed in the Court’s drop box on I Street or be sent in the mail. The Clerk’s office public counter will be opening up in the near future. Safeguards are being made which limits the number of people that can simultaneously be in the Clerk’s office lobby. Wearing masks still continues to be a requirement. Social distancing requirements will also be a limiting factor for people to be on the second floor of the courthouse. Calendars continue to be posted daily on the Court’s website: https://www.humboldt.courts.ca.gov/ If you have a hearing scheduled do not come to the Courthouse. If you are represented by an attorney, contact your attorney, if you represent yourself, check the daily court calendar to confirm if your case is scheduled. If your hearing is scheduled, follow the directions on the Court’ s website to access the hearing with your phone or computer. If you receive a Notice to Appear for a criminal arraignment, you will need to contact your attorney if you have one, or appear in person in the arraignment courtroom. “We know that many folks are wondering what is going on with their cases, and want to assure that hearings will continue to be re-noticed for any missed court dates. If they have an attorney, they should check with their attorney, and if they do not, they will be getting information in the mail. If they are unsure if the Court has their most current address, they should provide that to the Court,” Presiding Judge Hinrichs stated. |
11/18/2020 | |
The Imperial County Superior Court is currently hearing the following via remote technology: criminal and misdemeanor cases; juvenile hearings, and some civil and probate matters. Effective May 11th, some family law matters will be heard remotely. Traffic, small claims and family support are all being continued. Attorneys and parties have received and will continue to receive notice of continued matters. Attorneys and parties can also check the Court’s online calendars at https://imperial.courts.ca.gov/CourtCalendars/Public/MCalendars.aspx to determine if matters are on calendar. If a matter is on calendar the remote links will be provided to parties and attorneys by emailing court@imperial.courts.ca.gov and providing the name and case number of the case. The Brawley and Winterhaven courthouses remain closed to the public. The main courthouse at 939 Main Street in El Centro is open on a limited basis for the filing of paperwork involving children, for restraining orders and cases involving public safety. Paperwork must be completed and ready to file before access is allowed. Health and safety measures are being taken for those who do enter such as the taking of temperatures, requirement of masks and social distancing. There are currently no jury trials taking place due to the emergency but jury summonses are being sent and those receiving a summons must still comply and call in. Otherwise, if they do not call in, their names may be placed on panels a few months from now as opposed to one year from now. The Court anticipates that jury trials will begin in the near future as California opens in stages as outlined by Governor Newsom. When that occurs, jurors and others coming into the courthouses can rest assured we are doing all we can to protect the health and safety of those who enter our buildings. The Imperial County Superior Court has been complimented by staff, other agencies, and medical personnel on the steps being taken to protect those who are doing essential work and those who enter for court business. The steps include nightly fogging with industrial disinfectant of all public areas of our courthouses, hand sanitizer stations throughout the buildings and clearly marked social distancing. When the public is allowed access, including jurors, we will continue to take steps as recommended by the respective health departments to protect those who work and enter our buildings. An outline of what has been and is being done to protect our staff and those who enter our buildings is listed on our web site: http://www.imperial.courts.ca.gov. The public can watch court proceedings at kiosks located at the El Centro and Brawley courthouses. Effective May 1st, the public can listen to all court hearings that are not confidential. The phone numbers and access numbers are available on our court web page at https://imperial.courts.ca.gov/CourtCalendars/Public/MCalendars.aspx. It is against the California Rules of Court to record any court proceeding and violations are subject to contempt of court actions. |
11/18/2020 | |
Modifications to court operations have been made effective March 23, 2020 through Friday, April 17, 2020. Pending Traffic and Non-Traffic Infraction Cases: Effective immediately, any promise to appear signed by a defendant in an infraction case requiring the defendant to appear in court on a specific date, scheduled between March 23, 2020 to and including April 17, 2020, is vacated on the court’s own motion. The court will reset the arraignment (or other pre-trial proceeding) for a later date, and give notice in writing to the defendant at his address of record. The court will not allow any request for an arraignment (or other pre-trial proceeding) prior to the promise to appear date stated in the citation, or the court rescheduling notice, whichever is later. Any infraction court trial previously scheduled for a date in April 2020 is hereby vacated and rescheduled by the court. Cases in which there is no time waiver will be rescheduled, pursuant to the court’s emergency authority approved by the Chief Justice, to a date within 30 days of the last date the trial could have been otherwise timely set. Notice of the rescheduled court trial will be given by the clerk in writing to the defendant at his or her address-of-record, or to his or her attorney, if represented by counsel. Cases in which there is a time waiver for court trial will be rescheduled by the court to a trial date in June 2020, (or later if the arresting officer is not available to testify at an available trial date in June). Notice of the rescheduled court trial will be given by the clerk in writing to the defendant at his or her address-of-record, or to his or her attorney, if represented by counsel. |
11/18/2020 | |
Effective September 14, 2020 the Kern County Superior Court’s Court Reporter Availability Policy is modified as follows: For all Kern County Court locations, Court Reporters are provided for Felony Criminal, Juvenile Matters, Limited Family Law Matters for Abandonment, Adoption, Contempt, and Domestic Violence Proceedings, and Limited Probate Matters. There is also a reporter assigned to the monthly Superior Court-Appeals Court session held the first Friday of every month in the Bakersfield Metropolitan Division of the Court. Due to budget restraints, for all Kern County Court locations, Court Reporters are not provided for Limited Civil, Civil, Most Probate Matters, Small Claims, Misdemeanor, Traffic Court, and Family Law Matters not specified above. For any matter in which the Court does not provide a Court Reporter, a party may arrange for a Certified Shorthand Reporter to serve as an official pro tempore reporter in accordance with the Kern County Superior Court Official Reporter Pro Tempore Policy [CtSup-2013-1A]. Payment for court reporting services for proceedings at which the court no longer provides such services is the responsibility of the party arranging for the court reporter. In unlimited civil proceedings, parties who have received a fee waiver pursuant to California Rules of Court rule 3.55(6) may timely request an official court reporter pursuant to California Rules of Court rule 2.956(c)(2) at least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing or trial using local court form CIV-0025. Additional information regarding the court’s policy and requirements for requesting a court reporter will be available on the Court’s website on September 1, 2020. |
11/18/2020 | |
On June 15th, 2020 The Honorable Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court and Chair of the Judicial Council determined that the conditions described in Government Code section 68115(a) continue to exist in Kings County and therefore she authorized this Court to issue an implementation order extending the deadline for jury trials. WHEREAS after balancing the Constitutional due process rights of parties in criminal and civil cases with the health and safety of these parties, the public, court staff, judicial officers, attorneys, witnesses, jurors, law enforcement officers, deputy Sheriffs, probation officers and other persons present during court proceedings; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
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11/18/2020 | |
On March 18, 2020, Lake County Health Officer issued a Shelter in Place Order for Lake County. On March 19, 2020 Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order ordering all Californians to stay at home. As of today, both orders remain in place. Even as reopening begins, the COVID-19 pandemic continues and it is apparent that social distancing, limits on gatherings, and mandatory face coverings will remain in place for weeks and, in some form, potentially months to come. The court provides an essential government service and has taken significant steps in an effort to comply with the Health Officer’s Order and to protect court users and staff from the spread of COVID-19. As the court prepares to reopen and begin providing in-person services to the public, we have limited the number of cases on calendar, will require social distancing in court facilities, and continue to handle matters via remote means whenever possible. Pursuant to the Health Officer’s May 21, 2020 Order (C20-06), the court will require face coverings for anyone entering a court facility. |
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All provisions of General Orders 2020-01; 2020-02; 2020-03; and 2020-04 remain in full force and effect unless specifically amended by this General Order. Effective March 26, 2020 to May 15, 2020: Access to the courthouse is limited to only those individuals who have business with the court and as described further herein. Courthouse hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Access for purpose of filing documents with the clerk’s office is limited to the drop box located at the courthouse. Filing remains available through the mail.In-person self-help services are limited to restraining order or other emergency orders. All other self-help services are available online via telephone. Family law facilitator appointments are limited to telephone. Access to a courtroom is limited to actual parties to a matter or individuals with a matter on calendar that day. Such individuals include: the prosecutor, counsel, plaintiffs, defendants, victims, a member of the victim’s family, a victim investigator, support person, law enforcement, a county or state employee, a member of a Native American in a dependency or guardianship proceeding, or other person who has a legal obligation to appear in a proceeding including trial jurors, a member of the media and persons who can show good cause. Department 5 – Department of Corrections: All matters scheduled for Department 5 are suspended for 60 days or until further notice of the court. Any matter that may have a court date during this temporary suspension shall receive a new date in a notice issued by the court. Arraignments – In-Custody: Beginning March 27, 2020 through May 15, 2020, all in-custody arraignments will be held at 1 :00 p.m. Defendants held in custody will not be transported to the courthouse unless required by statute. Defendants shall appear by video. |
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PRESIDING JUDGE KEVIN C. BRAZILE ISSUES NEW GENERAL ORDER EXTENDING TRIALS AS COVID-19 INCREASES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY Some Criminal Trials May Start in September Civil Jury Trials Continued until January 2021; Civil Non-Jury Trials May Not Commence Before Nov. 16 Under Terms of New Order Some Unlawful Detainer Non-Jury Trials & Non-Jury Trials in Preference Cases May Begin on or After Oct. 5 in Compliance with Social Distancing Protocols Today, Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile executed a General Order to extend enumerated legal proceedings in Civil, Family, Probate, Juvenile and Criminal Divisions of the Court based on Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye’s approval of the Court’s request for emergency powers under Government Code section 68115. Today’s Order seeks to balance the need to increase the Court’s workload while keeping courthouses safe by reducing in-person appearances as COVID-19 rates of infections continue to increase in Los Angeles County. “The Los Angles County Department of Public Health has expressed concerns to the Court about commencing jury trials and bringing jurors into County courthouses given the current COVID-19 numbers and trends,” Presiding Judge Brazile said. While the Court has expedited an ambitious roll-out this summer of remote courtroom appearance solutions, Judge Brazile noted that “courthouses are not designed to facilitate social distancing given their fixed configuration.” While the Court has made technology available to judicial officers to hold remote hearings, the Court – for legal and ethical reasons – cannot mandate remote appearances in every case. “The Court cannot mandate remote appearances in criminal proceedings because emergency California Rules of Court Rules 3 and 5 for the most part authorize remote proceedings only where the defendant consents,” Presiding Judge Brazile explained. Further, Presiding Judge Brazile noted, “The Court cannot mandate remote appearances in Civil trials due to logistical and evidentiary issues.” Since Dependency courts reopened on June 22, 2020, the vast majority of proceedings have been held remotely. However, social distancing mandates have strictly limited the number of cases each Dependency courtroom may hear daily. As a result, today’s Order allows judicial officers to continue Dependency cases consistent with the Dependency Prioritization Plan, which “prioritizes Dependency cases for judicial officers to hear as quickly as circumstances allow in light of COVID-19,” Presiding Judge Brazile said. All non-jury trials, except Small Claims and Traffic trials, unless statutorily required otherwise, including in General Civil, Criminal, Mental Health, and Probate scheduled from August 10, 2020 to September 8, 2020, inclusive, are continued until further notice. Civil non-jury trials shall not be set to commence before November 16, 2020, except Small Claims and Traffic trials, which resumed today. Family Law evidentiary proceedings, whether Family Code section 217 hearings or trials, other than Restraining Order hearings, that may be completed within two court days may be held. Family Law evidentiary proceedings expected to exceed two court days, shall not commence before November 16, 2020, except as authorized by the Supervising Judge of Family Law. Under the Order, and to safeguard the well-being of court users and enforce social stancing:
The Court’s Here For You | Safe For You initiative is designed to provide a safe courthouse environment while offering services that allow court business to be conducted remotely. Information on Here For You | Safe For You can be found here and on the Court’s Twitter page (@LASuperiorCourt). |
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Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to health and safety concerns resulting in substantial operational impediments, and the proclamations of states of emergency by federal, state, and local officials, it was determined that the conditions described in Government Code section 68115(a) were met with regard to the Superior Court of Madera County (Court) on five prior occasions: March 17 and 26, 2020, April 20, 2020, May 15, 2020, and July 8, 2020. At the request of Presiding Judge Dale J. Blea, orders issued on those dates authorizing the Court to implement certain relief authorized by section 68115(a). Upon the renewed request of Presiding Judge Blea, it is determined that the conditions described in section 68115(a) continue to exist (Gov. Code, § 68115(b)), and it is ordered that the Court is authorized to do the following:
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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, on March 16, 2020, March 17, 2020, April 1, 2020, April 28, 2020, May 26, 2020, June 19, 2020, and July 20, 2020, the Court issued Administrative Orders 20- 04, 20-05, 20-06, 20-07, 20-08, 20-09, and 20-10. Since those orders were issued, the pandemic has continued or worsened. The President of the United States, the Governor of California, the California Judicial Council and the Chief Justice have all issued orders that recognize the continued need to protect the health and safety of the public and court personnel. In addition, the Judicial Council passed temporary Emergency Rules related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Pursuant to the authority granted under Government Code section 68115, issued in response to the renewed request for an emergency order made by the Superior Court of Marin County (“Court”), the August 18, 2020, Order (“Order”) of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Chair of the Judicial Council of California, and based on the Court’s inherent authority to control its own calendars and the Presiding Judge’s duty to take into account the needs and safety of the public and the Court as they relate to the efficient and effective management of the Court’s calendar (California Rules of Court, rule 10.603(c)), this Court HEREBY FINDS AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
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This order will be effective July 1, 2020 and will remain in effect until further order of the court. All persons seeking to enter the courthouse will be screened by security prior to admittance as follows:
If “yes” to A, or any of B, or C above, the person will be excluded from courthouse. Security staff will note the name, case number, and reason for exclusion for those scheduled to appear in court and provide that information to the courtroom clerk and will also inform the person to call or email the court the following business day to be told what their new court date is. If “no” to A, B, and C above they will be admitted into the courthouse. All persons admitted into the courthouse must wear a mask or face covering at all times. The only persons exempt from wearing masks or face coverings in the courthouse are a) persons under two years of age, b) persons with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that prevents wearing a face covering, and c) persons who are hearing impaired, or communicating with a person who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication. Other than children under two years of age, any person claiming and exemption and who wishes to enter the courthouse will need to submit a Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities (form MC-410). Any such requests are confidential and will not be available for public inspection. Only one person at a time will be admitted to the Clerk’s office and only one person at a time will be admitted into the Collection’s office. Persons waiting to enter either office will remain outside the courthouse and will be asked to maintain social distancing until summoned inside by security or court staff. No more than 10 litigants will be allowed into the upstairs courtroom at any one time. Court security at the front door will determine the name of each litigant seeking entry into the upstairs courtroom and will communicate that information to the courtroom clerk. No more than 5 additional litigants will be admitted into the courtroom after 5 have come out. Court security at the front door will communicate to the courtroom clerk the names of the additional litigants to be admitted. Persons waiting to be admitted will be asked to maintain social distancing. Non-litigants will not be admitted in the upstairs courtroom unless there are less than 10 other litigants on calendar or in the courtroom. Attorneys, litigants, and probation officers will maintain social distancing in the courtroom and must wear a mask and/or face covering. Court staff will wear a mask and/or face covering at all times when in the courthouse. The court will continue to schedule hearings by either Court Call or Zoom until further notice at the request of any party or any attorney. The Court will retain discretion to order that hearings be conducted by either Court Call or Zoom. Only one in-custody defendant will be allowed inside the courthouse at any one time. |
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Jury Trials -Civil and Criminal (For examples of computations of time see Chiefs Order dated April 29, 2020.) Pursuant to the Order of the Chief Justice dated March 30, 2020, the time period provided in Code of Civil Procedure sections 583.310 and 583.320 for the holding of a civil trial scheduled within the time frames set forth above, is extended for a period of sixty (60) days from the last date on which the statutory deadline otherwise would have expired. Juror Summons Criminal Matters in both the Ukiah and Ten Mile Courthouses: A. Orders To Appear – and General Orders
B. All Other Pending Criminal Appearances and Hearings Including Preliminary Hearings
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Effective August 3, 2020, the Merced Superior Court Clerk’s Office Hours are modified as follows: Administration – 627 West 21st Street, Merced, CA 95340 Office will remain closed with the exception of deliveries Civil/Probate and Juvenile Dependency Divisions – 627 West 21st Street, Merced, CA 95340 Clerk’s Office hours are modified: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Criminal Division (Merced) – 2260 “N” Street, Merced, CA 95340 Clerk’s Office hours are modified: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Family Court Services Meditations will continue to be conducted remotely until further notice Family Law Division – 2260 “N” Street, Merced, CA 95340 Clerk’s Office hours are modified: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Human Resources – 627 West 21st Street, Merced, CA 95340 Office will remain closed (Documents may be deposited in court drop-boxes) Jury Office — 2260 “N” Street, Merced, CA 95340 Clerk’s Office hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Juvenile Delinquency – 2840 West Sandy Mush Road, Merced, CA 95341 Clerk’s Office hours are modified: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Los Banos Division – 1159 “G” Street, Los Banos, CA 93635
Merced Traffic Division – 720 West 20th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Drop-boxes – Payments and court documents may be deposited before 4:00pm at the following locations:
Mandatory Electronic Filing Local Rule of Court 2E mandates e-filing for limited, unlimited, and complex civil actions and in non-DCSS family law and probate matters. Parties that are exempt from e-filing are encouraged to utilize this service at http://www.odysseyefileca.com/ |
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The Court currently plans to resume regular court operations on Monday, June 1, 2020, subject to any further orders that may be made by the Court or state of federal authorities. Emergency orders have been issued by the Chief Justice of California with regard to the Modoc County Superior Court, declaring March 30, 2020 through May 29, 2020 holidays for the purpose of computing time under various statutes and extending various statutory time periods. This Court’s orders implementing those orders are issued separately and hereby incorporated. Criminal Matters:
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The Mammoth Lakes and Bridgeport courthouses will be closed to the public except for the following time-sensitive, essential functions:
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Monterey Courthouse The Clerk’s Office is open to the public 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and scheduled hearings are being conducted. If you are on calendar and your hearing has been scheduled as a remote appearance, please appear remotely, otherwise you should appear for your hearing. If you are unsure, please contact your attorney or the court. Self Help staff are available to assist. For restraining order assistance please email your name and telephone number to selfhelpcenter@monterey.courts.ca.gov, or call (831) 647-5800 x3005. Marina Courthouse The Clerk’s Office Windows will have reduced business hours of 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. daily through August 14, 2020. The lobby will remain open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and courtrooms will be in session. To avoid having to wait, many matters can be handled by phone (831) 883-5300 Ext. 3011 (English) or Ext. 3007 (Spanish) or online. If you need assistance regarding your traffic citation or wish to request a hearing, please see our Traffic Page. Payments / Collections The Court temporarily discontinued sending cases to collections for failing to appear or failing to pay during the period of March 17, 2020 through June 1, 2020. If you previously signed up for a payment plan, or were ordered to make payments, and missed any payments during the period of February 16, 2020 through June 1, 2020, you are encouraged to bring your account current by July 17, 2020. The Court will resume sending unpaid cases to collections starting July 17, 2020 which may result in an additional $300 civil assessment. Payments can be made online, in person or by mail. If you had a Pay or Appear date on your citation during the period of February 16, 2020 through June 2, 2020, and you did not appear or pay your bail, you must take care of this as soon as possible. The Court will resume sending failure to appear cases to collections starting July 6, 2020. For information on your options see the Traffic Options page or call the Clerk’s Office at (831) 883-5300 ext 3011 English or ext 3007 Spanish. Failure to pay or appear will result in your case being sent to Collections and an additional $300 civil assessment and/or a hold on your driver’s license. Salinas Courthouse The clerk’s office is open. Scheduled matters are being heard. If you have a scheduled hearing you should appear for your hearing. If you have an attorney, please contact your attorney regarding your hearing date. Juvenile Courthouse on Natividad Road All scheduled matters are being heard. Please contact your youth’s attorney regarding whether you and your youth may appear for the hearing remotely. If your youth does not yet have an attorney, you and your youth will need to appear at the courthouse; an attorney will be appointed at your youth’s first appearance. We will be enforcing social distancing and limiting the number of people allowed into courthouses. Face masks are required. Members of the public entering the courthouse will be asked screening questions and their temperature will be checked. You may experience lines and delays. |
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Restoration of public services starting Monday, June 1: Following an unprecedented period of limited services due to the ongoing public health emergency, all court operations will resume beginning Monday, June 1, at 8:00 a.m. |
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In furtherance of compliance with the California Department of Public Health and Center for Disease Control guidelines and recommendations, the Superior Court of California, County of Nevada, is taking precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of the community. The court is now entering Phase 2 of its service expansion plans. The Superior Court of California, County of Nevada has taken the following steps to ensure public health
Please only enter the courthouse if you are symptom free and have not had any known exposures to COVID-19. Please minimize entry to the courthouse and take advantage of remote access options whenever possible. Always respect social distancing guidelines and face covering requirements within the The court has expanded the scope of its operations county wide to include family law and civil matters as well as traffic matters at the Truckee courthouse. The full details of the court’s service expansion can be found in Executive Order #190 on the court’s website at http://nccourt.net/documents/public/EO190.pdf. For more information visit the court’s COVID-19 info page at http://nccourt.net/onlinesvcs/covid.shtml, contact 530-362-4309, or email info@nccourt.net. During this time, and in hopes of reducing the need to |
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On March 18, 2020, the Orange County Health Officer issued an amended order and guidance directing the public to operate in compliance with social distancing guidelines issued by the California Department of Public Health. On March 19, 2020 California Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Public Health On April 1, 2020, the California Department of Public Health issued guidance regarding the use of face coverings in public. On April 4, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other distancing measures are difficult to maintain, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. On April 9, 2020 County of Orange Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick issued a recommendation strongly encouraging all employees at essential businesses to wear a face covering while at work and all residents engaged in essential activities outside the home to do the same. The cities of Fullerton, Westminster, and Santa Ana, and others have issued orders strongly encouraging essential service providers to require face coverings for both employees and patrons. (See Director of Emergency Services for the City of Santa Ana Executive Order No. 3; City of Fullerton City Manager Proclamation No. 2020-02; Interim Westminster City Manager Executive Order.) On April 21, 2020, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange issued an order As of July 12, 2020, Orange County has had 25,399 cumulative cases of COVID-19 and 423 deaths from COVID-19. On July 13, 2020, the State Public Health Director, Sonia Angell, issued an order shutting down a number of businesses statewide, including restaurants, malls, places of worship, and offices for non-critical infrastructure sector. As of July 14, 2020, the Orange County Health Officer issued an Order, which among other things, requires all County residents and visitors to wear face coverings in certain high risk situations, including facilities, such as the Court, which are allowed to stay open. Pursuant to my authority to control matters before the Court (Code Civ. Proc.,§ 128; Gov. Code,§ 68070); my authority as the Presiding Judge (Cal. R.ules of Court, rule 10.603); the inherent powers of the Court (In re Reno (2012) 565 Cal.4th 428, 522); and in compliance with state and local guidelines and ordinances, I therefore order as follows: Effective July 15, 2020, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect public health, all members of the public entering the court are subject to the following restrictions:
This Order will remain in effect until 90 days after the Governor declares that the State of Emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted, or until amended or repealed. THIS ORDER IS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. IT IS SO ORDERED this 15th day of July 2020, at Santa Ana California. |
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The Superior Court of Placer County is announcing changes to its operations, due to the ongoing concerns regarding community spread of COVID-19 in Placer County. This notice modifies actions taken July 13, 2020 and August 2, 2020. Placer County remains on the State of California’s COVID-19 County Monitoring List due to a COVID-19 fourteen day average case rate of more than 100 cases per 100,000 people. Counties on this list must follow more restrictive guidelines for services as outlined in California Department of Public Health’s July 13, 2020 Guidance on Closure of Sectors in Response to COVID-19. The County will remain on the County Monitoring List until the 14 day average case rate drops below In light of these circumstances, the court is extending certain actions outlined in its July 29, 2020 Public Notice. Changes from the court’s July 29, 2020 notice are underlined:
The court will continue to monitor the situation to determine if further limitations on services are warranted. The court intends to evaluate whether to extend the measures outlined in this public notice every two weeks. In addition to the above, the following additional restrictions remain in effect:
The court reminds members of the public that they should only come to the courthouse for official court business or to observe a court hearing. The court continues to strongly discourage individuals who do not have an active role in court hearings from attending court at this time. However, court proceedings will remain open to the public and media who choose to attend. If you believe you are sick, or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or any other For information on specific cases, please visit the court’s website or call 916-408-6000. |
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Governor Newsom’s closure on July 13, 2020 of business operations, both statewide and at the county level, will not affect current court operations. In recent months, the court has implemented multiple protocols and procedures related to mask wearing, social distancing, remote and staggered court hearings, and increased sanitation in an effort to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19, while at the same time continuing to provide access to justice for the citizens of this county. Our business practices will continue to be reevaluated on a daily basis to ensure we comply with all federal, state and local health orders. |
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Pursuant to the authority granted by order of the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court as Chairperson of the Judicial Council dated August 17, 2020, and upon the grounds specified in California Government Code section 68115, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED,
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Effective immediately through June 12, 2020 the San Benito Superior Court will reschedule the following matters in order to curtail the effect and spread of COVID-19 (Corona Virus):
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Beginning May 29, San Bernardino Superior Court will gradually reopen with modified service hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Face coverings and social distancing are required. BEFORE YOU COME TO COURT VIEW THIS FLYER ON ENHANCED SECURITY MEASURES. You may not be allowed to enter into the courthouse unless your case is being heard or your filing is being accepted inside. Alternative filing options may include outside service windows and at drop box locations. U.S. mail, fax, and other methods are available to file documents, make a payment and for other court business. For a complete overview of services offered by location and litigation type see the hyperlinks embedded in the chart below: View More |
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November 12, 2020 – The San Diego Superior Court is an essential business and operations will not need to be modified as San Diego County moves into the purple tier for California’s COVID-19 risk levels Many of the Court’s services are available online from virtual hearings in every case type to electronic document filing to setting up traffic fine payment plans For those who need to physically come into one of the local courthouses, COVID-19 safety precautions are in place, including temperature screenings at the door, increased cleaning, social distancing and facial covering requirements. In-person services are available in some instances, for example, to file a request for a temporary restraining order or attend a virtual hearing if home access to a telephone or computer is not possible. For a complete and regularly updated guide to all San Diego Superior Court Services available during COVID-19, please refer to the Court’s website at sdcourt.ca.gov/coronavirus “The San Diego Superior Court has taken steps to ensure that we can still provide the public with access to justice even as our community continues to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Presiding Judge Lorna Alksne. “Over the past several months, we’ve increased our online capacity and outfitted our courthouses to safely remain open as an organization that delivers an essential service.” Members of the public who are summoned for jury duty are encouraged to report for duty as directed. For more information on the precautions taken to safely bring jurors into the courthouses, please refer to this video and this guide to jury service in the San Diego Superior Court during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the Court’s operations during the COVID-19 pandemic at sdcourt.ca.gov/coronavirus. |
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The San Francisco Superior Court is restoring a number of services to its operations on June 1 that were reduced at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the court remained open during the pandemic, the need to follow City and County of San Francisco and Department of Public Health guidelines required the court to reduce a large amount of its operations in order to meet social distancing and other health and safety rules. If you are sick, please do not come to court. No one who is sick or is exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms will be permitted to enter any court facility. Please expect longer lines and wait times. The court will follow social distancing requirements inside and outside our facilities and some building access will be limited. Please note and adhere to the posted signs regarding social distancing, face coverings and health and safety guidelines. Please wash your hands frequently. Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the courthouses. The court encourages you to visit our website at https://sfsuperiorcourt.org/ to see what services are available before you visit any of our facilities. Beginning on June 1, the following services will be available. CIVIL COURT
CRIMINAL COURT The Criminal Office will reopen on June 8, 2020. When services are restored, the office will re- open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Phone service is currently open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., until further notice. Please call (415) 551-0651 and ask to speak to a clerk. It is highly recommended that you phone the criminal office as many services are now available over the phone, online or by mail. You may experience long wait times to enter the Hall of Justice and receive in-person service at the windows. The drop box remains available outside of room 101. |
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STOCKTON, California (May 26, 2020): The San Joaquin County Superior Court is partially reopening and resuming court operations. See Public Notice, May 19, 2020. The Stockton and French Camp Courthouses are open, but entry is subject to the Presiding Judge’s Order of May 26, 2020. The court is accepting all filings in all case types and initiating new actions. Although, the clerks’ offices remain closed to the public, drop boxes are available outside the Stockton Courthouse between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Effective, May 28, 2020, e-filing will be available for civil, family and probate cases. The court will begin conducting jury trials in the month of June. Persons who receive a jury summons asking them to appear for jury duty should check the court’s website for further instructions. Everyone entering the courthouse will have their temperature taken. No individual will enter a courthouse with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or more. Failure to submit to a temperature reading is grounds for denial of entry into a courthouse. Only those with court business will be allowed into the building, including attorneys, those with calendared cases, victim advocates, and subpoenaed witnesses. Those who do attend court proceedings must follow court physical distancing guidelines and all instructions provided by court security related to enforcement of these guidelines. |
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As of May 28 face masks are required; traffic court resumed on May 26, and criminal jury trials resumed on May 21 https://www.slo.courts.ca.gov/4802.htm The San Luis Obispo Superior Court Infraction Arraignment Calendar re-opens June 8, 2020 with some changes.
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To all family law litigants and counsel: In light of continued local shelter-in-place orders and phased re-opening orders by Governor Newsom, California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye has extended prior orders authorizing extension of various timelines for jury trials and other proceedings. The San Mateo County Superior Court has issued its Sixth Emergency Response calendar memo order viewable at: http://www.sanmateocourt.org/documents/court_news_and_notices/071320.pdf effective through August 28, 2020. In view of these restrictions and in consultation with the family law bench, the San Mateo County Superior Court is implementing the following calendar procedures for family law effective from August 29, 2020 until further modified by the Court. Trials – in progress and interrupted by COVID 19 All court trials that were in progress, not yet completed, and interrupted by COVID-19 will be scheduled in their direct-calendar departments for completion. The direct calendar department will contact affected litigants and counsel to coordinate setting of dates for completion of trial. Completion of trial may be via Zoom or in person at the discretion of the assigned judicial officer. If the trial is conducted in person, social distancing requirements will be observed and enforced during in-person appearances, and face coverings will be required of all participants who are not exempted from wearing them by public health officer directives. Parties are encouraged to contact the direct calendar department via department e-mail to determine whether appearances are expected to be remote or in person. Trials of one day or less – All existing court trials currently set for one day or less than one day will proceed as scheduled in Departments 14, 15, and 26. Court trials set for one day or less in Departments 14, 15, and 26 that were previously vacated or continued due to COVID and have not yet been rescheduled will also be set for status conference. Each department will use the status conferences to ascertain which matters still require a trial and to reschedule those matters requiring trial. Trials of more than one day – All other court trials set for more than one full day of trial scheduled to occur in Departments 14, 25, and 26 on or before December 31, 2020 will be vacated and set for status conference. Court trials set for more than one full day in Departments 14, 15, and 26 that were previously vacated or continued due to COVID and have not yet been rescheduled will also be set for status conference. Each department will use the status conferences to ascertain which matters still require a trial and to determine the order of priority in which trials will be set when the court resumes hearing family law court trials of one day or more in length. RFO calendars Beginning on August 29, 2020, the clerk’s office will begin setting hearing dates in all new and previously submitted but not filed RFOs, including those related to sanctions or OSCs in re contempt. Each direct-calendar family law department will continue to hear their previously added third weekly session of RFO calendars through at least December 31, 2020 to address the existing RFO backlog. If the hearing date set for an RFO requesting financial relief results in the filed income and expense declaration being over 90 days old at the time of the scheduled hearing, the parties are directed to file current income and expense declarations prior to the scheduled hearing date. All previously ordered subject matter restrictions on the filing of RFOs and ex parte requests are now lifted. Direct calendar RFO matters that are heard in Departments 14, 15, and 26 will be heard remotely via Zoom. Zoom credentials for remote appearances may be visiting the court’s website at https://www.sanmateocourt.org/general_info/request_credentials.php and filling out our online request form. Please have the following information ready when you visit our website, as you will need it for your request for credentials: the case number(s) on which you will be appearing, the party or parties requesting to appear remotely, the phone number and email address of the party requesting to appear remotely, and the date and time of the hearing. Attorneys may share the credentials obtained for appearances with their clients. Please submit your requests as far in advance of the hearing as practicable, preferably at least one working day prior to the date and time of the hearing. For FAQs regarding use of Zoom in family law proceedings, please see the following information When appearing via Zoom, use of video appearance is strongly preferred. Please observe the following requirements to ensure the success of your remote appearance:
In addition to the above requirements, observing the following guidelines will help ensure that your remote appearance runs smoothly:
Status Conferences Only status conferences set by Departments 14, 15, and 26 under the provisions of this order will proceed. All other status conferences will be continued. Status conferences set under the provisions of this order will proceed via Zoom remote appearance. Mandatory Settlement Conferences Currently scheduled Mandatory Settlement Conferences where the case is scheduled in a direct calendar family law department for trial or long-cause evidentiary hearing within 120 days of the scheduled MSC will be heard via Zoom. MSCs will be conducted between counsel and the judicial officer only, but counsel should have their client available by telephone during the MSC. Any settlement reached will need to be reduced to writing by counsel, there will not be a court reporter available to put settlements on the record. MSCs in cases where there is no currently scheduled trial or long-cause evidentiary hearing within 120 days of the MSC will be postponed to a later date. DVPA/TRO hearings Please see the calendar memo issued by the Presiding Judge on July 13, 2020 for information regarding DVPA/TRO hearing procedure. Beginning on September 16, 2020, parties and counsel are directed to appear for check-in on the Wednesday morning DVPA TRO calendar at 8:30 AM. Family Law Support (DCSS) calendars Please see the calendar memo issued by the Presiding Judge on July 13, 2020 for information regarding family law support (DCSS) calendars. All parties and attorneys with matters scheduled whose cases will be impacted by the above calendar modifications are encouraged to confer telephonically or via e-mail to determine available dates for rescheduling and to be proactive in contacting the assigned direct calendar department for rescheduling purposes. E-mails should be directed to the department-specific inbox rather than directed to individual clerk e-mail addresses because regularly assigned courtroom clerks may have been reassigned to other duties or may be unavailable. Counsel and parties who reach stipulations for continuances of calendared matters may e-mail those stipulations directly to the assigned judge with the advance consent of opposing counsel. Please limit any such e-mails to the transmittal of signed stipulations only to avoid impermissible ex parte contacts. Other changes to Family Law related services during this time include the following:
We recognize the ongoing inconvenience to parties and attorneys that the above measures continue to cause, and are cognizant of the need for prompt resolution of family law matters for the stability of families and children. We are committed to restoring services as soon as it is possible to do so in a way that minimizes the ongoing risk to public health posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Your patience during this time is appreciated. If further changes to the above procedures occur, updates will be provided through the San Mateo County Bar Association Family Law Section and on the San Mateo County Superior Court website (www.sanmateocourt.org) as soon as practicable. Please take care of yourselves and do your best to protect your health during these challenging times. |
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THE COURT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR
EXCEPT AS INDICATED BELOW THE COURT WILL BE CLOSED FOR: CRIMINAL
CIVIL
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JUVENILE
TRAFFIC
SMALL CLAIMS
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Presiding Judge Deborah A. Ryan Orders the Closure Of The Santa Clara County Superior Court on June 1, 2020 In the interest of public safety, Presiding Judge Deborah A. Ryan has ordered the closure of the Santa Clara County Superior Court on Monday, June 1, 2020. Presiding Judge Ryan made the decision to close all courthouses after the announcement that the City of San Jose issued a proclamation of local emergency and implemented a citywide curfew from 8:30 pm to 5:00 am, beginning Sunday, May 31, for the next seven days (or until further notice). “With consideration for the safety of the public, our judicial officers and employees, I have made the difficult decision to close our courthouses tomorrow,” said Presiding Judge Deborah A. Ryan. “We will closely monitor circumstances in Santa Clara County and the City of San Jose and continue to act in the best interests of our community and public safety going forward.” |
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The Superior Court of Santa Cruz County is committed to protecting the health and
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The Superior Court of California, County of Shasta resumed services to the public on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. All court facilities are open and all courtrooms are in operation. The public is advised that anyone having a criminal case must appear in court unless excused. People charged with misdemeanor violations must appear on their court date unless they are represented by an attorney who will appear on their behalf. If a person is ordered to appear for arraignment on a misdemeanor charge and does not have an attorney, they must appear in court on the date set. Anyone who fails to appear in court will have a warrant issued for their arrest. Any person that is currently sick, displaying symptoms of COVID-19, is an older adult, or is in a high risk group due to medical conditions should contact their attorney if they have one, or the court if they do not have an attorney, to address their court date to prevent a warrant from being issued. Questions may be addressed to the Criminal Division at 245-6789. The court strongly recommends all persons wear masks or face coverings and continue to follow hygiene recommendations of the CDC and the Department of Public Health. Social distancing will be enforced in court facilities and the number of public entering the building will be subject to space limitations. |
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Exercising the authority granted under Government Code section 68115 and the May 29, 2020 Order (“Order”) of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Chair of the .Judicial Council of California, issued in response to the August 27, 2020 request for an emergency order made by the Superior Court of Sierra County (“Court”), this Court HEREBY FINDS AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: The Court may hold sessions anywhere in the county, including in correctional and juvenile detention facilities, from August 28, 2020, through September 26, 2020, inclusive (Gov. Code,§ 68115(a)(I)). |
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the court has issued emergency orders, primarily impacting couit calendaring and court operations. The court has also implemented various orders authorized by the Chief Justice of California and the Judicial Council, as well as statewide emergency orders and emergency amendments to the California Rules of Court. While the public health crisis has not passed and various state and local orders remain in effect, including a statewide State of Emergency, Siskiyou County was given authority by the state to move further into Stage 2 and staff lifting some restrictions. The Court continues to balance health and safety concerns with the needs of the community to ensure access to justice and due process. Various statewide orders issued by the Chief Justice and Emergency Rules of Court remain in effect and will continue to apply until the orders expire or are rescinded. Given the continuing state and local orders and the continued public health risks, the Court makes the following temporary orders. These orders shall remain in effect until modified or rescinded. General All persons entering the courthouse are encouraged to wear a face covering and shall follow social distancing guidelines and remain at least six feet apart. Parties, attorneys, witnesses and members of the public shall not congregate in hallways or other public areas and may be asked to wait in open courtrooms, overflow courtrooms or other areas of the courthouse or courthouse grounds. Courtrooms will continue to practice social distancing, with any persons in the courtroom instructed to sit at least six feet apart and persons encouraged to wear face coverings. Court customers who do not have a case on calendar or business with the Court are encouraged to not enter the courthouse. Court customers who have business with the court are encouraged to limit the number of people they bring with them to court. Criminal Matters
Civil, Conservatorsbip, and Probate Matters:
Unlawful Detainers, Foreclosure Injunctions and Small Claims Trials: Beginning June 1, 2020, all matters will be heard as calendared, subject to Emergency Rules 1 and 2 of the Amendments to the California Rules of Court. Family Law Matters:
Mediations
Court Closure: The Court will continue to be closed on Fridays through June 12, 2020, except for specially set matters. Judges will continue to be available telephonically on Fridays to handle emergency requests consistent with the existing after-hours duty schedule. |
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Daily Notice of Continued Hearings Posted Daily, please see link provided. The court will accept filings as follows: Effective July 1, 2020, all criminal departments in both Fairfield and Vallejo will be up and running their own calendars with the new social distancing setting guides prepared by each department, in each departments’ respective assigned Courtroom. |
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GENERAL ORDER RE: IMPLEMENTATION OF EMERGENCY RELIEF AUTHORIZED BY CHAIR OF JUDICIAL COUNCIL Exercising the authority granted under Government Code section 68115 and the August 28, 2020, Order (“Order”) of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, Chair of the Judicial Council of California this Court HEREBY FINDS AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
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Due to COVID-19, the number of persons entering the courthouse must be limited in order to meet social distancing requirements per public health guidelines. Therefore, effective May 18, 2020:
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The Supreme Court continues to closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 coronavirus situation, and is following guidance provided by federal, state, and local health authorities to limit the spread of the virus. In response to the coronavirus situation, the court has adopted expanded e-filing rules for litigants, previously extended the deadlines under the California Rules of Court for an additional 30 days for all Supreme Court proceedings under an amended Administrative Order, and until further notice will be conducting oral argument from the San Francisco Supreme Court Headquarters building with counsel appearing through teleconferencing, videoconferencing, or similar methods of remote participation. The court has also implemented additional social distancing and density controls for oral argument. The court has issued a third standing orderconcerning oral argument relating to the time allocation for uninterrupted opening argument. |
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The Sutter County Superior Court will remain open for restricted business as Crimlnal Matters: Juvenile Matters: Dependency Family Law, Probate & Civil Matters: Mental Health matters: Litigants Attorneys or litigants who wish to appear remotely, your case may be eligible to be heard through CourtCall by scheduling in advance. |
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The Superior Court of California, County of Tehama recently implemented emergency orders as signed by Chief Justice, Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye which provided for a Court closure from Thursday, March 19, 2020 through Friday, May 29, 2020. Due to the ongoing state of emergency, the Court will continue to limit the number of in-person hearings and utilize telephonic and video options to reduce foot traffic within the courthouse through Thursday, July 2, 2020. Persons having court dates previously scheduled between Monday, June 1, 2020 and Thursday, July 2, 2020 should check the Court’s website for their rescheduled dates at http://www.tehamacourt.ca.gov or consult with their attorney. As the Court continues to balance the need to provide essential services to the public and community with the ongoing health concerns related to COVID-19, the following adjustments to our normal calendars and operations will be effective Monday, June 1, 2020 through Thursday, July 2, 2020. |
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Pursuant to the signed emergency order by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye the Court will continue to hear juvenile detention hearings, no time waiver preliminary hearings, and in-custody arraignments and review temporary restraining orders. In the interim, the Court is vigorously looking at ways to implement video conferencing, provide the public with a live feed of the courtroom from our website, as well as establishing temporary e-filing/fax filing guidelines. The Court wants to assure the public that we value your well-being during this time. We hope to be able to adhere to our plan and open to the public on April 20, 2020, however, if that date doesn’t change, the Court will ask that your personal appearance to the courthouse, on and after that date, be solely for critical and necessary reasons. Please plan on providing any case information and/or your reason for a personal appearance while the social distancing order remains in place. In preparation for resuming jury trials in Trinity County, the court is implementing an array of measures to ensure the safety of everyone involved. If you are summoned to appear on August 10, 2020, below is what you can expect.
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The Tulare County Superior Court announced today the South County Justice Center in Porterville will be closed for deep cleaning and sanitizing after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Individuals with hearing dates scheduled on June 29th, will be notified of a new hearing date. The Tulare County Superior Court announced today it will begin lifting some restrictions on access to its courthouses to the extent it can be conducted safely within existing health and public safety resource and technological limitations. Courtrooms will begin conducting hearings in most case types beginning June 4. All Traffic and Small Claims hearings will be heard starting September 8, 2020. Measures have been put into place to promote safe social distancing in all court locations. In addition to social distancing in all Public service counters will remain closed until June 10 when they will re-open to the public by appointment only. Parties seeking appointments may visit the court’s website on or after June 10 at www.tularesuperiorcourt.ca.gov for details on scheduling an appointment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, General Order 20-03, signed by Presiding Judge, Brett Alldredge, will remain in effect, ordering all access to courthouses restricted to only those required to appear in person, including parties, victims, witnesses, attorneys and those conducing necessary business. Parties are strongly encouraged to appear via remote video and teleconference when available. Visit the court’s website at to request a remote appearance. All court processing divisions are currently available via phone Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:00 and drop boxes remain available for public use. A drive-up drop box will be installed at the Visalia location by June 9. The box will be located on the east side of the courthouse and will accept drops for any court offices located within the building. The public should continue to conduct business via drop box, mail and e-file when available. Walk-up service window 2 in the South County Justice Center remains available as a drop box location for south county court users. The court will continue to expand operations as resource and health and safety constraints permit. For the latest Court re-opening updates, please visit the Court’s website. |
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The Court will be phasing in an increase of our services and operations. The first phase will begin on Monday, May 18, 2020. In the first phase, cases currently on a court calendar will be heard on the date the cases were scheduled to be heard, and will not be continued unless for good cause. Further, our staff will return to our normal work day schedule, five days a week, with only a few exceptions, such as mediators and the Family Law Facilitator who will continue to provide services to the public telephonically or by videoconferencing until further notification. The court counter located at 60 N. Washington St., Sonora, will also return to normal hours of service from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The court counter located at the old courthouse, 41 W. Yaney Ave., will continue to be closed to the public. In an effort to keep our staff, justice partners, and the public protected as much as possible from exposure to COVID-19, the Court will continue to use precautions such as:
Naturally, anyone exhibiting possible COVID-19 symptoms such as feeling feverish, coughing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, or having known close contact with a person who is confirmed to have COVID-19 must refrain from entering either courthouse locations. The court is taking steps to protect the health and safety of those who appear for jury duty. For felony trials that have a large number of people reporting for jury duty, the court will be asking persons summonsed for jury duty to report to the Sonora Fairgrounds. Court will be held at the Sonora fairgrounds for jury selection only. Once the jury is selected, the jury trial will be moved to a regular courtroom. The court will be applying social distancing and other protective measures at the Fairgrounds for everyone reporting for jury duty. For misdemeanor jury trials, which normally have a smaller number of people reporting for jury duty, persons summoned for jury duty will report to the courthouse indicated on their summons. Jurors will be assembling in courtrooms where there will be sufficient space to social distance. During trials, in the courtrooms the court will be applying social distancing and other protective measures to protect jurors, parties, attorneys, the public and court staff. |
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Consistent with the directives of the Ventura County Department of Public Health and in the interest of public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, the following Public Health Safety Measures have been implemented by the Ventura Superior Court, effective immediately and until further notice: SIGNAGE UPON ENTERING COURTHOUSE Signage is posted at each entrance of the Ventura Superior Court locations in Ventura, Oxnard and Simi (Hall of Justice – HOJ, Juvenile Justice Center – JJC, and East County Courthouse – ECC) to inform all visitors that they must:
COURTHOUSE ENTRY SCREENING QUESTIONS Each person entering any courthouse will be asked a series of questions before proceeding to the standard magnetometer and x-ray screening station regarding any:
GUIDELINES FOR COURT PERSONEL EXPOSURE TO PERSON WITH CONFIRMED COVID-19
MEASURES TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF THOSE WORKING IN THE COURTS All Ventura County Superior Court Judges, staff, attorneys, vendors, and other court visitors, including all members of the public, are required to wear a face covering at all times when in the public areas of any court building to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). (See Administrative Order No. 20.18 on the Court’s website. Staff are responsible for providing their own face coverings. Face coverings may include a mask, scarf, bandana, neck gaiter, shield, or any fabric that covers both the mouth and nose. The only exception will be for a documented medical condition or ADA accommodation approved by the Court.
MEASURES TO PREVENT CROWDS FROM GATHERING
MEASURES TO ENSURE SIX FEET OF SEPARATION AND PREVENT UNNECESSARY CONTACT
MEASURES TO INCREASE SANITATION
The majority of the courtrooms and all of the clerk’s offices will be closed to mitigate the impact of employee furlough days on court operations on the following days:
These days are not court holidays, so statutory deadlines will not be extended. Documents may be submitted through the United States mail or drop boxes located at the entrance to the Hall of Justice and Juvenile courthouses. In civil, family, probate, appeals and/or small claims, documents may also be submitted by eDelivery. The clerk’s offices will be closed to in-person services. Documents received by 4 p.m. and accepted for filing, will be filed that same business day. Documents received after 4 p.m. will be processed and filed the following business day. Documents placed in the drop boxes by 4:00 p.m. are deemed deposited for filing that same business day. An exterior walk-up window on the north side of the Hall of Justice at the Government Center near parking lots A, B and C will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the East County Courthouse walk-up window will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for handling criminal/traffic and collections payments only |
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Yolo Superior Court has implemented an email and telephonic appearance process for all Ex Parte hearings for emergency civil, family law custody and guardianship matters. Effective immediately, requests and documents shall be submitted via email.
The Court reserves the right to continue a hearing if the attorney or party fails to appear by Video. Telephone appearance by a party is only allowed when the individual does not have access to Video technology. Physical appearance is subject to either statute or a good cause finding made by a judicial officer. (Effective June 19, 2020). |
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The court will reopen on Friday, May 1, 2020, with strict social distancing in place. If you are SICK, do not enter the building. Masks or face coverings will be required to enter the building. All persons entering the courthouse building will be screened for COVID-19, consisting of a temperature scan and some questions. Pending criminal case? Contact your attorney. Your attorney may be able to appear for you in court, so you don’t have to go to court. You may search for your case information on the Portal link, “Online Case Access” to the left. Social distancing areas are marked out on the floor in BLUE tape. Courtroom seating is very limited. You may be asked to wait on the front lawn area and if so, you will be called in to the building when the court can hear your case. Wait time for window clerks, as well as for phone calls, may be longer than usual. |
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March 16/2020 08:00:AM – June 1, 2020 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency Aberdeen Municipal Court Second Amended Emergency Order Aberdeen Municipal Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order |
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March 19, 2020 – June 1, 2020 COVID-19 Adams County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-01B Adams County Superior Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order 2020-1 Adams County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-1 |
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March 16, 2020 – 11:00 AM to September 1, 2020 Court has resumed to regular dockets using video court. The Clerk's office remains closed to the public. For more information please visit http://www.cawh.org/departments/municipal-court. Airway Heights Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-04 Airway Heights Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-03 |
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March 17, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Anacortes Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-8 Anacortes Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-6 Anacortes Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-5 Anacortes Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-4 |
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March 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM to July 6, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency Asotin District Court is open, and doing limited in person hearings. |
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March 16, 2020 08:00:AM – Julyl 6, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 16, 2020 08:00:AM – August 31, 2020 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency Bainbridge Island Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-3 Bainbridge Island Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-2 Bainbridge Island Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order- 2020-1 |
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March 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM to November 18, 2020 – 8:00 AM. COVID-19 Emergency Battle Ground Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-06 – Court Closure Battle Ground, La Center, Ridgefield Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-1 |
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March 20, 2020 12:00 PM – May 29, 2020 05:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency. Other: The court building will be closed to the public however the court will hold all scheduled hearings telephonically. Please call 360-778-8150 to contact the court with any questions. Bellingham Municipal Court General Order 04-23-2020 Bellingham Municipal Court Temporary Administrative Order No. 2020-02 Bellingham Municipal Court Temporary Administrative Order 2020-01 |
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March 17, 2020 08:00:AM – December 31, 2020 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency Benton County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 20-005 Benton County District Court Emergency Order 20-004 Re: Criminal Matters Benton County District Court Administrative Order 20-003 Benton County District Court Third Amended Order 20-002 Benton District Amended Administrative Order 20-001 dated 04-08-2020 |
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March 16, 2020 – 8:30 AM to April 24, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency Benton County Superior Court Emergency Order #2 Re: Court Operations Benton County Superior Court Emergency Order #1 Re: Court Operations |
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Wednesday September 9, 2020 Reason:Due to fires in in the surrounding areas |
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Monday, March 16, 2020- June 24, 2020 due to the COVID-19 Emergency Black Diamond Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-03 Black Diamond Municipal Court Supplemental Administrative Order 20-02B Black Diamond Municipal Court Supplemental Administrative Order 20-02A Blake Diamond Municipal Court Amended Administrative Order 20-02 Black Diamond Municipal Administrative Order Black Diamond Municipal Order Closing Courthouse Black Diamond Municipal COVID-19 Media Release Black Diamond Municipal Supplemental Administrative Order_1247 |
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March 13, 2020 – 3:00 PM to June 1, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency. Blaine Municipal Court Temporary Administrative Order 2020-03 Blaine Municipal Court Temporary Administrative Order 2020-02 Blaine Municipal Court Temporary Administrative Order 2020-01 |
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October 26, 2020 – 8:00 AM to January 31, 2021 – 5:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency Bothell Municipal Court will operate virtually with limited in-person accommodations through Jan 2021. |
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March 17, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 As of August 31, 2020, all hearings will be done virtually unless ordered in person by the Judge. Zoom will be available for use at the courthouse. The clerks office will remain closed from 12 – 1 dailly. Bremerton Municipal Court Updated Emergency Administrative Order 2020-05 Bremerton Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-04 Bremerton Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-03 Bremerton Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-02 |
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March 24, 2020 – 8:00 AM COVID-19 Emergency Order in effect until rescinded, modified or extended by the court. |
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March 16, 2020 12:00:PM – December 31, 2020 08:00:AM COVID-19 Emergency Buckley Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-6 (A) signed Buckley Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-5 Buckley Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-4 Buckley Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-3 |
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March 18, 2020 to December 14, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency The Burlington Municipal Court has re-opened. Burlington Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-8 Burlington Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-6 Burlington Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-5 Burlington Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-4 |
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Effective June 24, 2020, Centralia Municipal Court will be open to the public. Jury Trials are scheduled for the end of July 2020. We encourage everyone to continue conducting business electronically. Court clerks will be available by phone at 360-330-7667. Centralia Municipal Court 4th Amended Administrative Order Covid 19 Centralia Municipal Court 3rd Amended Administrative Order Centralia Municipal Court 2nd Amended Administrative Order Centrailia Municipal Court Amended Administrative Order GR21 signed March 17, 2020 |
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March 17, 2020 11:00 AM – July 1, 2020 12:00 AM Reason: COVID-19 Emergencysee: |
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March 19, 2020 – September 14, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Chelan County Superior Court Administrative Order 2020-07 Chelan County Superior Court Administrative Order 2020-06 Chelan County Superior Court Administrative Order 2020-5 Chelan County Superior Court Administrative Order 2020-4 Chelan County Superior Court Administrative Order 2020-3 |
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March 19, 2020 – August 17, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Chelan County Superior Court Administrative Order 2020-5 Chelan County Superior Court Administrative Order 2020-4 Chelan County Superior Court Administrative Order 2020-3 |
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March 17, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Cheney Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-04 |
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March 18, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Clallam County District Court Third Revised Administrative Order Clallam County District Court I Second Revised Admin Order 2020-05 Clallam County District Revised Admin Order 2020-04 Clallam County District Court I Administrative Order 2020-02 |
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March 18, 2020 – 8:00 AM to May 18, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency Emergency order re: COVID-19 DISTRICT COURT II OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF CLALLAM IN THE MATTER OF EMERGENCY No. 2020-01 RESPONSE TO THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH (COVID-19) EMERGENCY ORDER The court takes judicial notice that (1) on February 29, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee [–Non Valid Argument–]d a state of emergency due to the public health emergency posed by the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19); (2) on March 4, 2020, Chief Justice Debra Stephens of the Washington State Supreme Court adopted Order No. 25700-B-602, granting emergency authority to the Presiding Judges of Washington courts to adopt, modify and/or suspend court rules and orders, and to take actions concerning court operations, as warranted to address the current public health emergency; (3) on March 16, 2020, the Governor imposed additional restrictions, including prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people due to the danger of continued spread of the virus; (4) according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the COVID-19 virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person between people who are in close contact with one another (within about six feet); and (5) as of the date of this order, there are 904 positive/confirmed cases and 48 deaths in 12 Washington due to the virus. Given the significant number of confirmed and projected cases of COVID-19 in the state, the severity of the risk posed to the public and the weight of the public health information currently available to the court, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT EFFECTIVE MARCH 18, 2020, UNTIL RESCINDED, 1. All criminal and civil jury trials scheduled before May 18, 2020, shall be continued to a date after May 18, 2020, as determined by the clerk. 2. All Time for Trial rules in CrRLJ 3.3 and CrRLJ 3.4 are suspended. 3. Continuances shall, whenever possible, be handled by agreed order without an in-person hearing. The court will accept agreed motions to continue with a speedy trial waiver signed by the defendant without the defendant appearing in-court or telephonically. 4. Defendants who have concerns about attending in-person court hearings at this time may request to appear by telephone for such hearings if they provide the court with a working telephone number before the hearing. 5. All defendants required to report to probation shall do so telephonically. Defendants are responsible for calling the probation officer at their scheduled meeting times. 6. A defendant who contacts the court seeking a hearing to quash an outstanding bench warrant may have any warrants quashed ex-parte by the court in chambers if the defendant provides his or her current mailing address and the case(s) do not involve an immediate threat to public safety. 7. Anyone entering the courtroom shall, when practicable, maintain a six-foot distance from all others in the courtroom. Anyone feeling sick shall not enter the courtroom. Such individuals should notify their attorney of their situation as soon as possible or, if no attorney is involved, contact the court by phone, email or fax. Anyone appearing to the court or court staff to exhibit illness symptoms may be ordered to leave the building. ORDERED March 17, 2020 at 9:44 AM ERIK ROHRER PRESIDING JUDGE |
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March 17, 2020 – 8:00 AM to December 2, 2020 – 5:00 PM Reason: COVID-19 Emergency COVID-19 Protection Plan, Clallam County Please view the following Orders and their effective dates: Clallam Superior Court COVID-19 Emergency Order 11.18.20 Clallam County Superior Court COVID-19 Protection Plan 20-2-00001-05 Clallam County Superior Court Emergency Order 4 Effective 5/15/20, end 9/01/20 Clallam County Superior Court Emergency Order 2020-03 Effective 4/14/20, end 9/15/20 Clallam County Superior Court Emergency Order 2020-02 Effective 3/17/20, end 5/15/20: Clallam County Superior Court Emergency Order |
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March 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM to July 3, 2020 – 5:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency Clark County District Court Administrative Order 2020-7 |
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March 18, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency 20-06 Clark County Superior Court Revised Emergency Order Updated August 20, 2020 20-07 Clark County Superior Court Emergency Docket Rule Updated May 4, 2020 20-08 Clark County Superior Court Emergency Criminal Special Set Rule Adopted March 20, 2020 20-09 Clark County Superior Court Emergency Amendment to LCR40 Updated May 4, 2020 20-10 Clark County Superior Court Emergency Civil Protection Order Rule Updated May 4, 2020 20-11 Clark County Superior Court Emergency Ex Parte Rule Updated June 3, 2020 20-12 Clark County Superior Court Emergency Dependency Docket Rule Updated May 4, 2020 20-13 Clark County Superior Court General Order COVID 19 Mitigation Adopted June 16, 2020 20-15 Clark County Superior Court General Order Prohibiting Recording Adopted June 16, 2020 |
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March 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM to December 31, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency Cle Elum Municipal Court has issued Emergency Administrative Order limiting calendars and continuing jury trials until further Order of the Court. Please refer to Emergency Administrative Order CEM for complete information. Cle Elum Municipal Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order CEM 2020_07_30 Cle Elum Municipal Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order 05062020 Cle Elum Municipal Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order CEM 2020-03 Cle Elum Municipal Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order 2020 |
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The following Emergency Modification to Operations is in effect: March 20, 2020 – Until further order of the Court. COVID-19 Emergency Court of Appeals Division I Emergency Order #1 Re: Court Operations |
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March 20, 2020 – until further notice of the Court COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 23, 2020 – until further order of the Court COVID-19 |
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March 19, 2020 – May 4, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Columbia County District Amended Administrative Order 2020-04 Columbia County District Court Amended Administrative Order 2020-03 Columbia County District Court – Dayton Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-02 |
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March 16, 2020 – 4:30 PM to July 6, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Columbia County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order signed by Presiding Judge Gary Libey. |
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March 16, 2020 – May 14, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Court will remain open. |
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August 17, 2020 – 8:00 AM to December 31, 2020 – 5:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 17, 2020 08:45:AM – June 1, 2020 08:45:AM COVID-19 Emergency Cowlitz County Juvenile Court Emergency Amended Administrative Orders 2-A |
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March 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM to January 4, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency Note: This is a modification to the court schedule and not a complete closure. Cowlitz County Superior Court Emergency Order 4-A (Modification #2) Cowlitz County Superior Court Administrative Order 2020-003-08 Cowlitz County Superior Court Emergency Order No. 4-A Modification Cowlitz County Superior Court Emergency Order No. 4-A Re Court Operations |
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March 04, 2020 – 8:00 AM to July 6, 2020 – 5:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency. The Courthouse is closed to public access. Court staff and Probation are available by phone and email only. Des Moines Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 20-06 Des Moines Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-05 Des Moines Emergency order 20-04 Des Moines Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-03 |
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March 18, 2020 2:00 PM – October 22, 2020 5:00 PM Reason: COVID-19 Emergency Please see: Douglas County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order 3 |
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November 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM to February 26, 2021 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency Douglas County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 20-004 |
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March 16, 2020 08:00:AM – April 27, 2020 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 16, 2020 08:00:AM – Until Further Notice. Please see Emergency Modification of Operations Order below (updated 06/01/2020): Edmonds Municipal Court Amended Emergency Admnistrative Order No. 23-B Edmonds Municipal Court First Revised Administrative Order No. 23-B |
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March 16, 2020 – June 1, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency: Elma Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-03 |
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March 16, 2020 8:00 AM – May 31, 2020 4:30 PM COVID-19 Emergency Everett Municipal Court General Administrative Order 2020-17 Everett Municipal Court General Administrative Order 2020-16 Jury Trial Proceedings Everett Municipal Court Amended General Administrative Order 2020-15 Everett Municipal Court General Administrative Order 2020-14 Everett Municipal General Administrative Order 2020-13 Everett Municipal General Administrative Order 2020-11 Everett Municipal General Administrative Order 2020-10 Everett Municipal General Administrative Order 2020-08 Everett Municipal General Administrative Order 2020-07 Everett Municipal General Administrative Order 2020-06 |
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March 13, 2020 4:00PM – June 1, 2020, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Everson-Nooksack Municipal Court Temporary Administrative Order 2020-03 Everson-Nooksack Municipal Court Temporary Administrative Order 2020-01 |
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March 17, 2020 – April 24, 2020 – 4:30 PM. COVID-19 Federal Way Municipal Court Emergency Order 2020-1 Federal Way Municipal Court will be closed on the following date: April 29, 2020 12:00 PM- 4:30 PM |
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March 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM to December 31, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency.
Ferndale Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-003 |
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March 17, 2020 8:00 AM – December 15, 2020 8:00 AM COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 16, 2020 – until further order of the Court. COVID-19 Emergency. Ferry County Superior Court Emergency Order Suspending Jury Trials until Nov 2 Ferry County Superior Court Virtual Courtroom Ferry County Superior Court Administrative Order Re: Warrant Quash Procedures Ferry County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Orders Re: Continued Court Operations Ferry County Superior Court Administrative Order Re: Civil, Family and Juvenile Ferry County Superior Court COVID-19 Administrative Order Ferry County Superior Court Administrative Order Re Criminal 04-10-20 |
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March 16, 2020 – until further order of the Court. COVID-19 Emergency. Ferry County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Orders RE: Continued Court Operations Ferry County Superior Court Administrative Order Re: Warrant Quash Procedures Ferry County Superior Court Administrative Order Re: Civil, Family and Juvenile Ferry Superior Court COVID-19 Administrative Order Ferry County Superior Court Administrative Order Re Criminal 04-10-20 |
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March 4, 2020 – 8:30 AM to May 22, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency: JURY TRIALS HAVE BEEN CANCELED All jury trials in March have been canceled. Jury service for the March jury term has been canceled. Thank you for your service! COURT NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19 (Out of Custody Hearings & Court Closure Information) In the interest of public health during the COVID-19 outbreak, Fife Municipal Court will reschedule all out of custody court hearings set for March 16 — April 3. As of Tuesday, March 17th, the court window will be closed. Staff in the court clerk’s office will be available by telephone between the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In the event anything changes, notice will be posted on the court’s website. Please call the court at 253-922-6635 for assistance. |
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March 16, 2020 08:00:AM – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Fircrest Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-05 Fircrest Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-04 Fircrest Municipal Court Amended Administrative Order 2020-03 Fircrest Municipal Court Amended Administrative Order 2020-02 |
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March 18, 2020 – 8:00 AM to December 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Franklin County District Court Administrative Order 20-06 Franklin County District Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order 20-05 Franklin County District Court Amended Administrative Order 20-04 Franklin County District Court Revised Administrative Order 20-03 Franklin County District Court Administrative Order No 20-02 |
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March 16, 2020 – May 1, 2020 COVID-19 Franklin County Superior Court Emergency Order #2 Court Operations Franklin County Superior Court Emergency Order #1 Court Operations |
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March 17, 2020 8:00 AM – April 30, 2020 5:00 PM Reason: COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM to July 6, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency See: Garfield County Superior Court Amended Emergency Order 20-1 |
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March 16, 2020 – 12:00 PM to January 20, 2021 – 5:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency See: Gig Harbor Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-08 Gig Harbor Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-06 Gig Harbor Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-05 Gig Harbor Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-04 Gig Harbor Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-03 |
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March 17, 2020 8:00 AM – June 7, 2020 Reason: COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 16, 2020 – July 6, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Grant County District Court Third Amended Emergency Administrative Order entered May 1, 2020 Grant County District Court Second Amended Emergency Administrative Order Grant County District Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order |
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March 17, 2020 – 8:00 AM to July 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency Grant County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order 9 Grant County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order 8 Grant County Superior Court Emergency Order 7 Grant County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order 6 |
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March 6, 2020 – May 31, 2021 at 5:00 PM. See the following orders: Grays Harbor County Superior Court Emergency Order 2020-12 Grays Harbor County Superior Court General Order 2020-11 Grays Harbor County Superior Court General Order 2020-10 Grays Harbor County Superior Court General Order 2020-9 Re: Public Health Grays Harbor County Superior Court General Order 2020-8 Re: Extension of Speedy Trial Time Frame Grays Harbor County Superior Court General Order 2020-6 Emergency Order Re: Public Health Grays Harbor County Superior Court General Order 2020-5 Re: Public Health Grays Harbor County Superior Court General Order 2020-3 |
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March 20, 2020 – 8:00 AM until further notice. COVID-19 Emergency Grays Harbor County District Court Administrative Order 2020-7D Grays Harbor County District Court Administrative Order 2020-6 Grays Harbor County District Court Administrative Order 2020-4D Grays Harbor County District Court Administrative Order 2020-3D |
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March 13, 2020 – 8:00 AM – June 1 2020- 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency. Please see: Hoquiam Municipal Court Emergency Order 2020-3 |
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March 16, 2020 02:00:PM – December 31, 2020 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2020-0006 replaces Administrative Order 2020-0005. Pending further order of the Court-no trials will be held. Administrative Order 2020-004 Court closed to the public until July 6, 2020. Administrative Order 2020-0003 amends Administrative Order 2020-0002. Orders courthouse closed to the public through July 6, 2020 effective immediately with exceptions stated in Order. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2020-0002 SUPERSEDES 2020-0001. THIS ORDER CLOSES THE COURT UNTIL 3/30/2020 EXCEPT FOR MANDATORY HEARINGS. Island County District Court Administrative Order 2020-0006 Island County District Court Administrative Order 2020-0005 Island County District Court Administrative Order 2020-0004 Island County District Court Administrative Order 2020-003 |
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March 19, 2020 to August 31 – 5:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency Island County Superior Court Fourth Amended Emergency Order 2020-5 Island County Superior Court Third Amended Emergency Order 2020-4 Island County Superior Court Second Amended Emergency Order 2020-3 Court Operations Island County Superior Court First Amended Emergency Order 2020-2 Court Operations Island County Superior Court Emergency Order 2020-1 Court Operations |
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May 22, 2020 08:00:AM – 05:00:PM : Court Furlough July 2, 2020 08:00AM – 05:00PM : Court Furlough September 04, 2020 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM : Court Furlough December 23, 2020 08:00AM – 05:00PM : Court Furlough |
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March 16, 2020 – 12:00 PM to August 6, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency. Jefferson County District Court Administrative Order JS06-2020 Jefferson County District Court Administrative Order JS05-2020 Jefferson County District Court Administrative Order JS04-2020 |
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March 16, 2020 03:00:PM – July 6, 2020 07:30:AM COVID-19 Emergency Please see: Jefferson County Superior Court Administrative Order 2020-05 Jefferson County Superior Court Administrative Order 2020-04 Jefferson County Superior Court Administrative Order 2020-03 Jefferson County Superior Court Adminstrative Order 2020-02 Jefferson County Superior Court Administrative Order 2020-01 |
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March 17, 2020 – June 1, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency: Please see: Kent Municipal Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-03 |
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March 20, 2020 – September 30, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency: NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby ORDERED: 1. The King County District Court’s previously issued Emergency Administrative Orders remain in effect, except where superseded by this Order. Please see attached Emergency Orders for further information. King County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 8-2020 King County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 7-2020 King County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 6-2020 King County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 5-2020 King County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 4-2020 King County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 3-2020 Please read the Court's Emergency Administrative Order for more detailed information. |
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March 16, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 EMERGENCY ORDER #3: 1) Suspending juror summons March 16, 2020 – December 31, 2020 for all case types 2) Continuing all jury trials for all case types through December 31, 2020 3) Ruling on speedy trial for all criminal cases 4) Addressing ongoing jury trials. Please see below order addressing these issues: http://www.courts.wa.gov/content/publicUpload/COVID19_King/20-0-12050-5_Emergency%20Order%203.pdf March 16, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 EMERGENCY ORDER #4 1) Ordering all civil pretrial and motion hearings to be held telephonically unless a specific request is made 2) Authorizing implementation of attached plan for all ex parte matters 3) Changing family law procedures in ex parte Please see below order addressing these issues: King County Superior Emergency Order 20 RE Civil Juries http://www.courts.wa.gov/content/publicUpload/COVID19_King/20-0-12050-5_Emergency%20Order%204.pdf King County Superior Court 20-0-12050-5_Emergency Order #5 King County Superior Court Emergency Order #7 RE: ITA Court and Cases King County Superior Court Emergency Order #10 – Re: Representation of Adult Criminal Defendants King County Superior Court Emergency Order #11 Re: Civil Matters King County Superior Court Amended Emergency Order #11 Re: Civil Matters King County Superior Court Emergency Order #12 Re: Children and Family Justice King County Superior Court Emergency Order #13 Re: Dependency Matters King County Superior Court Emergency Order #15 Re: Civil and Family Law Matters King County Superior Court Emergency Order #16 Re: Dependency Matters King County Superior Court Emergency Order #18 Re: Civil Family Law, and Dependency Matters |
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Effective Monday, March 16 – July 1, 2020, the court will reschedule all hearings except for mandatory DV/DUI charges (which must be heard the next judicial day) and in-custody defendants. The Court is closed to walk-in visitors, court staff is available by phone to assist customers and answer questions. Probation appointments will be conducted by telephone only. No jury trials will be set for the May or June jury term. The Court will assess the need for further continuances and setting of jury trials for the month of June on or before June 1, 2020. For more information: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/Municipal_Court.htm Kirkland Municipal Court Emergency Aministrative Order 2020-05 Kirkland Municipal Court Emergency Amended Administrative Order 04302020 |
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March 16, 2020 08:00:AM – March 31, 2021 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency The Court remains open and may be contacted by email, telephone or through the website. The joint Kitsap County Superior Court and Kitsap County District Court Order remains in effect until further of the Court. See: Kitsap County Superior Court and Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-1. See: Kitsap County Superior Court and Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-12 Regarding Digital Signatures. This Order remains in effect until further Order of both courts. See: Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-14 concerning out-of-custody criminal cases. This Order remains in effect until further Order of the court. The May 22, 2020 end date is tentative. See: Kitsap County Superior Court and Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-15 Regarding Electronic Signatures By Judicial Officers and Court Clerks. This Order remains in effect until further Order of both courts. The May 22, 2020 end date is an estimate. See: See Kitsap County Superior Court and Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-17 Re: Open Courts. The Order remains in effect until further Order of both courts. The May 22, 2020 end date is an estimate at this time. Emergency Administrative Order 2020-25 discusses Kitsap District Court's recent budget reductions due to COVID-19. Three District Court staff are no longer funded, resulting in a total remaining staff of 18. Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-25A (08/07/2020). Effective August 10, 2020, the Kitsap County District Court Clerk's Office in room 106 will open to the public daily on judicial days from 8:00 am through 12:15 pm, and 1:15 pm through 4:00 pm. Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-25 (COVID-19 2020 Budget Reduction) Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-22 Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-17 Re: Open Courts Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-15 Re: Electronic Signatures Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-12 Re: Digital Signatures Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-11 Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-06 Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-3 Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-1 |
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March 16, 2020 08:00:AM – December 31, 2021 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency The Court remains open and may be contacted by email, telephone or through the website. The joint Kitsap County Superior Court and Kitsap County District Court Order remains in effect until further of the Court. See: Kitsap County Superior Court and Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-1. See: Kitsap County Superior Court and Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-12 Regarding Digital Signatures. This Order remains in effect until further Order of both courts. See: Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-14 concerning out-of-custody criminal cases. This Order remains in effect until further Order of the court. The May 22, 2020 end date is tentative. See: Kitsap County Superior Court and Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-15 Regarding Electronic Signatures By Judicial Officers and Court Clerks. This Order remains in effect until further Order of both courts. The May 22, 2020 end date is an estimate. See: See Kitsap County Superior Court and Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-17 Re: Open Courts. The Order remains in effect until further Order of both courts. The May 22, 2020 end date is an estimate at this time. Emergency Administrative Order 2020-25 discusses Kitsap District Court's recent budget reductions due to COVID-19. Three District Court staff are no longer funded, resulting in a total remaining staff of 18. Kitsap District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-28 Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-22 Amended Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-25A (08/07/2020). Effective August 10, 2020, the Kitsap County District Court Clerk's Office in room 106 will open to the public daily on judicial days from 8:00 am through 12:15 pm, and 1:15 pm through 4:00 pm. Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-25 (COVID-19 2020 Budget Reduction) Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-22 Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-17 Re: Open Courts Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-15 Re: Electronic Signatures Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-12 Re: Digital Signatures Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-11 Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-06 Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-3 Kitsap County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-1 |
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March 17, 2020 10:00 AM – May 31, 2020 5:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency Due to public health concerns the Kittitas County Superior Court is temporarily closed to the general public. Although the general public is discouraged from visiting the Court, the Court does remain open to deal with issues involving domestic violence, threats to physical security, threats to loss of housing, or other emergencies. Attorneys or individuals with pending cases should review the attached appendix for further detail. As the situation changes, the Court remains open to modifications to comply with this rapidly changing environment. Please review https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/courts/superior for the most recent information. See: Kittitas County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order 050820 |
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March 18, 2020 – January 4, 2021 COVID-19 Emergency Klicikitat County Superior Court 6th Revised Extended Emergency Admin Order Klickitat County Superior Court Fifth Revised and Extended Emergency Administrative Order Klickitat Superior Court Fourth Amended Emergency Administrative Order Klickitat County Superior Court Fourth Revised and Extended Emergency Order Klickitat County Superior Court Third Revised and Extended Emergency Administrative Order Klickitat County Superior Court Third Revised and Extended Emergency Administrative Order Klickitat County Superior Court Second Revised and Extended Emergency Administrative Order Klickitat County Superior Court Revised and Extended Emergency Administrative Order Klickitat County Superior Court Supplemental Emergency Order Klickitat County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order |
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The Court has rescheduled all non-mandatory hearings effective Monday, March 16 – September 1, 2020. The court front counter and City Hall are closed to the public. All court staff will report to work as usual, unless otherwise directed. For more information please visit: https://www.cityoflfp.com/147/Municipal-Court/ |
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March 12, 2020 – 8:00 AM to July 24, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency. Lakewood Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-04 Lakewood Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order Amended 2020-02 Lakewood Municpal Court Administrative Order (Amended) 2020-02 Lakewood Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-03 |
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March 16, 2020 08:00:AM – December 7, 2020 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency: Lewis County District Court remains open. However, the public is encouraged to contact the Court via telephone or email. Jury Trials are cancelled through the week of December 7, 2020. Lewis County District Court Order No. 7-2020 Lewis County District Court General Order 5-2020 Lewis County District Court Emergency Admin Order 4-2020 |
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November 17, 2020 – 12:00 AM to December 14, 2020 – 8:00 AM. COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 17, 2020 – July 1, 2020 COVID-19 Lincoln County District Administrative Order 2020-002 signed on March 18, 2020 Lincoln County District Court Administrative Order signed March 17, 2020 |
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March 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM to July 7, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency Modification of Operation due to COVID-19 Lincoln County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order |
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July 29, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Lower Kittitas District Court Administrative Order 2020-06 Lower Kittitas District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-05 Lower Kittitas District Court Adminstrative Order 2020-04 – Phase 3 COVID-19 Reopening Procedures Lower Kittitas District Court Admin Order 2020-03 and Phase 2 Plan Lower Kittitas District Court Emergency Local Rule dated 4.20.2020 |
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March 16, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 See Order: Lynden Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-02 |
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March 17, 2020 – January 15, 2021 COVID-19 Emergency Clerk's Office is closed to the public. Staff will be available by phone or email. – Out of custody DUI/Physical Control and Assault DV arraignments and other hearings will be heard at 8am. – The courtroom will be closed the remainder of the day. – 8am Lynnwood Jail and 9am SCORE jail calendars will be heard M-F. See: Lynnwood Municpal Court General Administrative Order 2020.05 |
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The following Emergency Modification to Operations is in effect: March 17, 2020 – April 24, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 12, 2020 – 8:00 AM until January 31, 2021. COVID-19 Emergency: Marysville Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-07 Marysville Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-06 Marysville Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-05 |
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March 20, 2020 – July 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency REFER TO: Mason County District Court Administrative Order 20-007 Mason County District Court Administrative Order 20-006 Mason County District Court Amended Administrative Order – No. 20-005 Mason County District Court ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 20-001 Amended Administrative Order per the Supreme Court order |
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March 16, 2020 08:00:AM – December 31, 2020 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency Mason Co Superior Court Admin Order re Crim Matters 8-5-20 Mason County Superior Court Administrative Order entered on April 16, 2020 Mason County Superior Court Administrative Order Re: Criminal Matters Mason County Superior Court Administrative Order Re: Civil and Domestic Matters Mason County Superior Court Administrative Order Re: Juvenile Matters Mason County Superior Court Administrative Order Re: Dependency Matters |
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March 16, 2020 – May 26, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency See: McCleary Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-D McCleary Municipal and Grays Harbor District Court Administrative Order 2020-3D McCleary Municipal and Grays Harbor District Court Administrative Order |
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March 13, 2020 – until further notice. Due to community health concerns, the court office will be closed from March 13, 2020 through May 4, 2020. Court staff will be available by telephone only (206) 275-7604. The court will reschedule all out of custody court hearings. For more information: http://www.mercergov.org No jury trials will be set for March and April jury term. |
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March 17, 2020 – May 431 2020 Milton Municipal Court is closed. COVID-19 Emergency. |
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March 16, 2020 – 3:00 PM to September 1, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency Monroe Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-04 Monroe Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-03 |
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March 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM to May 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency. Court staff will be available by phone 360-249-4245 during the closure. Montesano Municipal Court Amended General Order Re: Public Health 2020-5 Montesano Municipal Court General Order 2020-1 Emergency Order Re: Public Health |
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March 18, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Mount Vernon Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-8 Mount Vernon Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-6 Mount Vernon Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-5 Mount Vernon Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-4 |
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Napavine Municipal Court will be closed the following date: August 13, 2020 – 8:00 AM to August 18, 2020 – 5:00 PM. |
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March 16, 2020 08:00:AM – December 31, 2020 11:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency See: North Bonneville Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-04 North Bonneville Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-03 |
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March 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM to May 31, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 16, 2020 – 9:00 AM to May 4, 2020 – 9:00 AM. COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 17 2020 – June 17, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency: Court staff will be available by phone or email during normal business hours. Limited access to in person filings or payments. Contact the court for further information. |
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September 8, 2020 – 1:15 PM to September 10, 2020 – 5:00 PM Reason: County wildfires. |
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September 8, 2020 – September 14, 2020. Reason: Emergency due to wildfires in Okanogan County |
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March 16, 2020 – 12:00PM to December 31, 2020 – 5:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency Olympia Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 3-2020 Olympia Municipal Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order 2-2020 Olympia Municipal Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order 2-2020 Olympia Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2-2020 Olympia Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 1-2020 |
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March 23, 2020 – 8:00 AM until order of the Court. COVID-19 Emergency Closed to the public until further order. |
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COVID-19 Emergency: March 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM to December 31, 2020 – 5:00 PM. Remote hearings are being held, City hall is closed until Phase 3 of the Governor's plan to reopen. Contact your attorney if you have one or the court if you do not. Staff will still be in the office. If city buildings open sooner, this will be updated. |
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October 7, 2020 – 8:00 AM to October 12, 2020 – 8:00 AM. Reason: Moving Into New Facility. |
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The following Emergency Modification to Operations is in effect: Previous order posted in effect until July 1, 2020. District Court Clerk's office will be open to the public commencing July 1, 2020, 8:30-4:30. The public is encouraged to continue utilizing Court services while following the applicable public health guidelines. |
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March 17, 2020 – May 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Pacific County Superior Court Supplemental Emergency Administrative Order 2020-01 |
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Pacific Municipal Court will be closed on the following dates: December 24, 2020 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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March 16, 2020 12:00:PM – April 24, 2020 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 16, 2020 – and shall remain in effect until further order of the Courts. COVID-19 Emergency. Pend Oreille County Superior Court Virtual Courtroom Pend Oreille County Superior Court Order Quashing Warrant Pend Oreille County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order Re: Superior Court Clerk's Office Pend Oreille County Superior Court Administrative Order Re: Civil, Family and Juvenile Pend Oreille County Superior Court Administrative Order Re: Criminal 04-10-20 |
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March 16, 2020 – and shall remain in effect until further order of the Courts. COVID-19 Emergency. Pend Oreille County Superior Court Emergency Order Suspending Jury Trials until Nov 2 Pend Oreille County Superior Court Virtual Courtroom Pend Oreille County Superior Court Order Quashing Warrant Pend Oreille County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order Re: Superior Court Clerk's Office Pend Oreille County Superior Court Administrative Order Re: Civil, Family and Juvenile Pend Oreille County Superior Court Administrative Order Re: Criminal 04-10-20 |
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March 17, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Pierce County District Court General Order 2020-13 Pierce County District Court General Order 2020-12 Social Distancing Pierce County District Court General Order 2020-10 Revising Order 2020-03 Pierce County District Court General Order 2020-08 Pierce County District Court General Order 2020-07 Pierce County District Court General Order 2020-06 Pierce County District Court General Order 2020-05 |
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Criminal Jury Trials resumed on July 6, 2020 Civil 6-person jury trials resumed on September 1, 2020 Civil 12-person jury trials resumed on November 2, 2020 Bench trials have resumed as well. Pierce County Superior Court Amended Emergency Order-19-Amended Emergency Order #19 Public Health Emergency Order Regarding Unlawful Detainer Actions And the Eviction Resolution Program (ERP) Pierce County Superior Court Emergency Order 20-20 -Emergency Order 20-20 regarding authorization to conduct pierce county superior court sessions at alternative locations. Pierce County Superior Court Emergency Order #19 – Public health emergency order regarding unlawful detainer actions and the eviction resolution program (ERP). REVISED Emergency Order #18 Public Health Emergency Order Regarding Pierce County Corrections Restraint Procedures (Amending Emergency Order #9) Pierce County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order 20-19 Pierce County Superior Court Revised Emergency Administrative Order 20-18 Pierce County Superior Court Emergency Order #18 Regarding Resumption of Jury Trials Pierce County Superior Court Emergency Order #17 Regarding Prohibiting Recording or Videoing of Remote Proceedings until further ordered. Pierce County Superior Court Emergency Order #16 Regarding Resumption of Jury Trials Pierce County Superior Court Emergency Order #15 Regarding Extension of Supreme Court Orders Pierce County Superior Court Emergency Order #5 Public Health Emergency Order Regarding Operations Pierce County Emergency Order #4 Public Health Emergency Order Regarding Operations Pierce County Superior Court Emergency Order #2 Public Health Emergency Order Regarding Jury Trials Pierce County Superior Court Order Re Local Court Rule Amendments |
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The Port Orchard Municipal Court will be closed on the following day: Thursday, December 24, 2020 12:00PM to Thursday, December 24, 4:30PM Reason: Holiday Closure |
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March 16, 2020 04:30 PM – March 1, 2021 5:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency Poulsbo Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-5 Poulsbo Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-2 |
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March 17, 2020 08:30:AM – And shall remain in effect until further Order of the Courts. Puyallup Municipal Court Clerk's Office is Closed. COVID-19 Emergency: For more information please visit: https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/558/Municipal-Court Puyallup Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 20-08 Puyallup Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 20-07 Puyallup Municipal Administrative Order 20-04 Puyallup Minicipal Administrative Order 20-03 |
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March 17, 2020 8:00AM – May 18, 2020 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 16, 2020 08:00:AM – December 31, 2020 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency Renton City Hall and Municipal Court remains closed until Phase 3 of the Governor's reopen plan. Renton Municipal Court Jury Trial Addendum to Emergency Order June 17 2020 |
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March 17, 2020 – July 1, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 16, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Roslyn Municipal Court has issued Emergency Administrative Order limiting calendars and continuing jury trials until further Order of the Court. Please refer to Emergency Administrative Order RMC for complete information. Roslyn Municipal Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order RSM 2020_07_30 Roslyn Municipal Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order 05062020 Roslyn Municipal Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order 2020 Roslyn Municipal Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order RSM 2020_03_23 |
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March 17, 2020 – 8:30 AM to July 14, 2020 – 8:30 AM COVID-19 Emergency The court will resume in person hearings on July 14, 2020. The court office will remain closed with services available by phone or email. Roy Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-3 |
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March 16, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 All Court hearings have been reset until further notice. Ruston Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-05 Ruston Municipal Court Administrative Order 2020-04 |
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March 17, 2020 – 8:00 AM to November 1, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency. San Juan County District Fourth Amended Emergency Order, Corrected 20-07 San Juan County District Court Second Amended Emergency Order 20-04 Court Operations San Juan District Court Supplemental Emergency Order 20-03 San Juan District Court Amended Emergency Order 20-02 San Juan District Court Emergency Administrative Order 20-01 COVID 19 |
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March 18, 2020 08:00:AM – August 3, 2020 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency San Juan County Superior Court Second Amended Emergency Order 2020-5 San Juan Superior Court Second Supplemental Emergency Order 2020-4 Court Operations San Juan Superior Court Supplemental Emergency Order 2020-3 San Juan County Superior Court First Amended Emergency Order 2020-2 – 3.20.2020 San Juan County Superior Court Emergency Order 2020-1 – Corrected San Juan County Superior Court Emergency Order 2020-1 Court Operations |
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August 14, 2020 8:00:AM to 5:00:PM : Court Furlough August 28, 2020 8:00:AM to 5:00:PM : Court Furlough September 11, 2020 8:30:AM to 4:30:PM : Court Furlough September 25, 2020 8:30:AM to 4:30:PM : Court Furlough October 9, 2020 8:30:AM to 4:30:PM : Court Furlough October 30, 2020 8:30:AM to 4:30:PM : Court Furlough November 13, 2020 8:30:AM to 4:30:PM : Court Furlough November 25, 2020 12:30:PM to 4:30:PM : Court Furlough December 24, 2020 8:30:AM to 4:30:PM : Court Furlough |
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March 14, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency: In response to COVID-19 public health emergency, Seattle Municipal Court operations are significantly limited: The Seattle Justice Center is open to the public with a phased approach to reopening court programs and services. See Attachment A in General Administrative Order 2020-08 and Attachment C in General Administrative Order 2020-09 for details. Full operations are not expected to resume before December 31, 2020. Face coverings and social distancing are required. Temperature screening is mandatory upon entrance to the Seattle Justice Center. Ticket due dates are being extended during this time period, no late penalties or referral to collections. Mitigation and contested settlement hearings for tickets are being held by mail or phone. Limited contested ticket hearings resume in Courtroom 301 August 18, 2020. In-person Day Reporting and Probation appointments are limited. Community service and work crew obligations are extended and activities are suspended. No weddings will be held at Seattle Municipal Court until at least August 3, 2020. The Community Resource Center will reopen on August 10, 2020. Seattle Municipal General Administrative Order 2020-07 COVID-19 Emergency Limited Court Closure Seattle Municipal General Administrative Order 2020-06 COVID-19 Emergency Limited Court Closure Seattle Municipal General Administrative Order 2020-05 COVID-19 Emergency Court Closure Seattle Municipal General Administrative Order 2020-04 COVID-19 Emergency Limited Court Closure Seattle Municipal General Administrative Order 2020-03 COVID-19 Limited Court Operations Seattle Municipal General Administrative Order 2020-02 COVID-19 The GAO and local court rule changes are published here: https://www.seattle.gov/courts/for-attorneys/local-court-rules For the latest operational changes, visit: https://www.seattle.gov/courts |
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Sedro Woolley Municipal Court will be closed on the following dates: April 29, 2020 – May 1, 2020 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM July 29, 2020 – July 31, 2020 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM October 28, 2020- October 30, 2020 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM |
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September 11, 2020 – 8:00 AM to December 31, 2020 – 5:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency The Municipal Court having adopted SHMGR 37 on September 1, 2020 allowing local emergency procedures, issues Amended Administrative Order 7-2020 on 9/11/2020. |
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March 17, 2020 – December 14, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Skagit County District Court is re-opening the clerk's office on December 14, 2020. Skagit County Emergency Administrative Order 20-8 Skagit County Emergency Administrative Order 20-6 Skagit County Municipal Courts Administrative Order 20-5 Skagit County District Court Administrative Order 20-4 |
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March 17, 2020 – January 3, 2021 – 11:45 PM COVID-19 Emergency Skagit County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order 20-9 Skagit County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order 20-8-B Skagit County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order 20-8-A Skagit County Superior Court Emergency Order 20-8 Skagit County Superior Court Emergency Order 20-7 Skagit County Superior Court Amended Administrative Order 20-6-A Skagit County Superior Court Emergency Order No. 20-6 Skagit County Superior Court Emergency Order No. 20-5 |
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March 16, 2020 08:30:AM – July,3 2020 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency, See Administrative Order: Skamania County Distric Court Administrative Order 20-04 Skamania County District Court Administrative Order 20-03 |
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March 18, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Skamania County Superior Court Fourth Revised and Extended Emergency Order Skamania County Superior Court Third Revised and Extended Emergency Administrative Order Skamania County Superior Court Supplemental Emergency Order GR 16 Prohibiting Live Stream Skamania County Superior Court Supplemental Emergency Administrative Order 06.08.20 Skamania County Superior Court Revised and Extended Emergency Administrative Order |
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March 13, 2020 – December 31, 2021 5:00PM Snohomish County District Court has issued an Emergency Administrative Order Snohomish County District Court Administrative Order 20-12 Snohomish County District Court Administrative Order 20 – 11 Snohomish County District Court Administrative Order 20 – 10 with Attachments A and B Snohomish County District Court – Cascade Division Administrative Order 20-09B Snohomish County District Court – Cascade Division Administrative Order 20-09 Snohomish County District Court – Cascade Division Administrative Order 20-05 Snohomish County District Court – Cascade Division Administrative Order 20-08 |
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March 13, 2020 – December 31, 2021 Snohomish County District Court has issued an Emergency Administrative Order Snohomish County District Court Administrative Order 20-12 Snohomish County District Court Administrative Order 20 – 11 Snohomish County District Court Administrative Order 20 – 10 with Attachments A and B Snohomish County District Court – Everett Division Administrative Order 20-09B Snohomish County District Court – Everett Division Administrative Order 20-09 Snohomish County District Court – Everett Division Administrative Order 20-05 Snohomish County District Court – Everett Division Administrative Order 20-08 |
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March 13, 2020 4:00PM – December 31, 2021 5:00PM Snohomish County District Court has issued an Emergency Administrative Orders Snohomish County District Court Administrative Order 20-12 Snohomish County District Court Administrative Order 20-11 Snohomish County District Court Administrative Order 20 – 10 with Attachments A and B Snohomish County District Court – Evergreen Division Administrative Order 20-09B Snohomish County District Court – Evergreen Division Administrative Order 20-09 Snohomish County District Court – Evergreen Division Administrative Order 20-04 Snohomish County District Court – Evergreen Division Administrative Order 20-05 Snohomish County District Court – Evergreen Division Administrative Order 20-08 |
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March 13, 2020 – December 31, 2020 Snohomish County District Court has issued an Emergency Administrative Order Snohomish County District Court Administrative Order 20 – 10 with Attachments A and B Snohomish County District Court – South Division Administrative Order 20-09B Snohomish County District Court – South Division Administrative Order 20-09 Snohomish County District Court – South Division Administrative Order 20-04 Snohomish County District Court – South Division Administrative Order 20-05 Snohomish County District Court – South Division Administrative Order 20-08 |
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March 16, 2020 – until further notice Emergency Modification to Operations: 1. All criminal jury trials are CONTINUED until at least April 24, 2020. All civil jury trials are CONTINUED until at least June 1, 2020. Due to the reduced ability to obtain an adequate spectrum of jurors and the effect of the above public health recommendations on the availability of counsel and Court staff to be present in the courtroom, the time period of the continuances by this Emergency Order will be excluded in computing time for trial pursuant to CrR 3.3(e)(3) and CrR3.3(f)(2). The Court further finds that the ends of justice served by continuing these cases outweighs the defendant's right to a speedy trial. The Court further finds that any delays for time for trial are the result of the unavoidable and unforeseen circumstances and are therefore excluded from computing time for trial by CrR3.3(e)(8). 2. For the week of March 16, 2020, except for criminal trial call, any matter on the calendar for Criminal Hearings in Department 304 shall be stricken. Out of custody defendants need not appear for criminal trial call on Friday, March 20, 2020, but these cases will be called and the non-appearance will be noted. No Bench Warrants will issue for not appearing on the calendar. 3. Beginning March 23, 2020, all of the criminal hearing matters in C304, except for trial call on Friday at 1:00 p.m. and all video arraignment calendars, shall be limited to in custody defendants only. There will be a second Judge assigned to each calendar for all out of custody proceedings for these calendars. 4. Beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, pursuant to SCLCR(7)(b)(10)(a) and SCLCR 56, all motions on the Commissioner Family Law Domestic Motions calendar, Commissioner Civil Motions calendars, Commissioner Guardianship calendars, Commissioner Special set calendars, and Commissioner Probate calendars shall be heard telephonically. Each telephonic hearing calendar shall be limited to a total of eight (8) confirmed hearings. The portion of this rule regarding the number of cases which can be confirmed supersedes the previously entered Administrative Order No. 38-20. Once the confirmed hearings limit is reached, the parties will either need to agree to a new hearing date or the matter will need to be re-noted. Parties and/or attorneys shall be required to provide a phone number for the Court to call for the telephonic hearing by leaving the case information, their name, and their phone number during the appropriate time for confirmation of the hearing beginning with cases to be confirmed for hearings for March 23, 2020. For cases to be heard prior to March 23, 2020, the phone number shall be provided no later than noon the day before the hearing. If available, the party confirming the hearing shall provide telephone contact numbers for all parties. For 9:00am calendars, all parties must be available by phone from 9:00am until noon or until their matter is completed, whichever comes first. For matters on a 1:00pm calendar, parties must be available by phone from 1:00pm until 4:30pm or until their matter is completed, whichever comes first. Failure by a party to answer the call when placed by the Court may be grounds for the Court to strike the hearing or proceed without the participation of that party. 5. All Motions on the Judges' Civil Motions Tuesday through Friday Calendar shall be without oral argument unless the Judge assigned to that civil motions calendar specifically requests argument either telephonically or in person. 6. All Truancy matters are suspended until further Order of the Court. 7. All extensions of ARY/CHINS petitions will be granted by calling (425) 388-7954, except if a judicial officer requests the parties to appear telephonically or in person. 8. Any matters not addressed in this emergency order shall proceed in the manner consistent with all State and Local Court rules. This Order modifies, but is not limited to modification of, the following rules: SCLCR7;SCLCR56;SCLCrR4.5;SCLSPR94.04(c)(3)(F; SCLSPR 98.16(3)(a);JuCR 5A. Emergency Order can be found at: https://snohomishcountywa.gov/197/Superior-Court Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order 2020-714 Health Screening – Modified Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order 10 (A) RE: Health Screening Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Standing Order 2020-7013-31-A Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order #10 Re: Court Operations Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order #9 Re: Court Operations Snohomish County Superior Court Addendum to Emergency Order #8 Re: Court Operations Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order #8 Re: Court Operations Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order #7 Re: Court Operations – First Amended Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order #3D Re: Juvenile Court Operations Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order #3C Re: Juvenile Court Operations Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order #6 Re: Court Operations – signed April 17, 2020 Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order #3B Re: Juvenile Court Operations Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order #5 Re: Court Operations Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order #3A Re: Juvenile Court Operations Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order #4 Re: Court Operations Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order #3 Re: Juvenile Court Operations Snohomish County Superior Court Third Amendment to Emergency Order #2 Re: Court Operations Snohomish County Superior Court Second Amendment to Emergency Order #2 Re: Court Operations Snohomish County Superior Court Amended Paragraphs of Emergency Order #2 Re: Court Operations |
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March 17, 2020 – 8:00 AM to June 24, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency. |
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March 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM to May 31, 2020 – 5:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 16, 2020 – 10:00 AM to July 6, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency Due to the community health concerns and recommendations from public health agencies regarding COVID-19, Spokane County District Court has suspended normal operations in accordance with General Court Rule 21 and Washington State Supreme Court Order 25700-B-602. Spokane County District Court will continue with priority calendars only until further order of the Court. Spokane County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 1 Re: Probation Department Spokane County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 3 Spokane County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 2 Spokane County District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 1 Spokane County District Court Declaration of National Emergency Pandemic Operations |
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October 15, 2020 – 8:00 AM – until further notice. COVID-19 Emergency Spokane Municipal Court Emergency Order – Fourth Superseding – Criminal Matters – 2020-19 Spokane Municipal Court Emergency Order – Third Superseding – Civil Infractions 2020-18 Spokane Municipal Court Emergency Order – Superseding – Administrative 2020-017 Spokane Municipal Court Emergency Order – Fifth Superseding – Probation Operations 2020-16 |
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The Spokane Superior Court will be closed the following day: June 1, 2020 8:00:AM – 5:00:PM Reason:Due to safety concerns Spokane County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order 06-2020 |
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March 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM and shall remain in effect until further order of the Courts. COVID-19 Emergency Stevens County Superior Court Emergency Order Suspending Jury Trials until Nov 2 Stevens County Superior Court Courtroom 1 Virtual Courtroom Stevens County Superior Court Courtroom 2 Virtual Courtroom Stevens County Superior Court Courtroom 3 Virtual Courtroom Stevens County Superior Court Administrative Order re Warrant Quash Stevens County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order Re: Continued Court Operations Stevens County Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order Re: Superior Court Clerk's Office Stevens County Superior Court Administrative Order Re: Civil, Family and Juvenile Stevens County Superior Court Administrative Order Re Criminal 04-10-20 |
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March 17, 2020 – November 2, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Stevens County District Court Administrative Order 2020-4 |
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March 16, 2020 08:00:AM – December 31, 2020 11:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency See: Stevenson Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-04 Stevenson Municipal Court Administrative Order 20-03 |
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March 16, 2020 – 8:00 AM to June 2, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency. See: |
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March 17, 2020 08:30:AM – December 31, 2020 05:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency Court will start resuming in person hearings on June 1, 2020, but the court office will remain closed with services available by phone, email or visiting the website Sumner Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 07072020 Sumner Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 06-2020 Sumner Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 05042020 Bonney Lake_Sumner Administrative Order Bonney Lake_Sumner_Eatonville_South_Prairie_Pierce Order 2020-1 Bonney Lake Sumner Municipal Administrative Emergency Order 04_03_20 |
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November 9, 2020 – 8:00 AM to January 4, 2021 – 5:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency Facility closed, court proceedings to be strictly limited. Business conducted by phone, email or drive thru window. |
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COVID-19: Oral arguments scheduled for March 17, 2020 and March 19, 2020 will be rescheduled for the Spring term. Supreme Court Order Temporarily Closing Temple of Justice Information About Court Operations During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency |
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March 18, 2020 – December 31, 2020 Tacoma Municipal Court front counters are open Monday – Friday from 12 noon – 4 pm. The court will continue to operate internally by providing customer service via telephone and email: Hours of operation are M-F, 8:30 am – 4 pm Tacoma Municipal Court will suspend all jury trials between March 16 – until further notice Please see attached General Order for list of operational changes. Tacoma Municipal Court Amended General Order 2020-08 Tacoma Municipal Court Amended General Order 2020 07 Tacoma Municipal Court Amended General Order 2020 06 Tacoma Municipal Court Amended General Order 2020 05 Tacoma Municpal Court Amended General Order 2020-04 Tacoma Municipal Court Amended General Order 2020-03 |
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March 15, 2020 – 12:00 PM to July 20, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency. Tenino Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-4 Tenino Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-3 Tenino Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-2 |
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COVID-19 Emergency: Thurston County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-008 RE:Response to Public Health |
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March 23, 2020 – May 15, 2020 or until further order of the court. COVID-19 Emergency. Thurston County Superior Court is open with reduced operations. Please see refer to emergency order 3 for the most updated information. Thurston County Emergency Administrative Order No. 1 |
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The Tukwila Municipal Court building is closed to the public while safety measures are completed in our new Justice Center. Court staff is available to assist customers by phone and by email Monday through Friday from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm. The email address for customers is Court@tukwilawa.gov and our phone number is (206) 433-1840. COVID-19 Emergency Tukwila Municipal Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-2 |
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March 24, 2020 – 8:00 AM to May 31, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 16, 2020 08:00:AM – December 31, 2020 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency: The Court office will remain open. UPPER KITTITAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT has issued Emergency Administrative Order limiting calendars and continuing jury trials until further Order of the Court. Please refer to Emergency Administrative Order for complete information. Upper Kittitas District Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order 2020_07_30 Upper Kirritas District Court Emergency Administrative Order 05062020 Upper Kittitas District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020 Upper Kittitas District Court Amended Emergency Administrative Order 2020 Upper Kittitas County Emergency Administrative Order UKD. Upper Kittitas County Amended Emergency Administrative Order UKD 2020_03_23 |
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March 16, 2020 – November 30, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Wahkiakum County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 4-20 |
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March 16, 2020 4:00 PM – June 5, 2020 5:00 PM COVID-19 Emergency Walla Walla District Court Third Amended Administrative Order 20-004 Walla Walla District Court Second Amended Administrative Order 20-003 Walla Walla District Court AMENDED Administrative Order 20-001 |
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March 16, 2020 8:00:AM – July 5, 2020 9:00 AM COVID-19 Emergency Courthouse hours have changed to 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Walla Walla County Superior Amended Emergency Order 20-5 Walla Walla Superior Court Amended Emergency Order 20-03 Walla Walla Superior Court Amended Emergency Order 20-3 Walla Walla Superior Court Amended Emergency Order 20-2 with Attachment Walla Walla Superior Court Emergency Administrative Order 20-1 |
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March 17, 2020 – June 7, 2020 COVID-19 |
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March 17, 2020 8:00AM – September 1, 2020 5:00PM COVID-19 Emergency Please see Administrative Order: West Klickitat District Court Covid Emergency Order 2020-005 West Klickitat County District Court Emergency Administrator Order 2020-004 West Klickitat County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-003 West Klickitat County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 2020-002 West Klickitat County District Court Emergency Administrative Order |
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Monday, November 16, 2020 08:00 AM to Friday, November 27, 2020 5:00 PM Reason:Vacation |
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COVID-19 Emergency March 11, 2020 to July 6, 2020 Cancelation and Suspension of Jury Trials extended through July 6, 2020. Significant reduction in court activities. Reductions can be viewed at: http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/1944/Superior-Court-Clerk Update: Whatcom County Superior Court Sixth Administrative Order Whatcom County Superior Court Fifth Administrative Order Whatcom County Superior Court Fourth Administrative Order Whatcom County Superior Court Second Administrative Order 3.31.2020 Whatcom County Superior Court Second Administrative Order Whatcom County Superior Court Administrative Order Re: Drug Court |
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March 17, 2020 – March 31, 2021 COVID-19 Emergency Whitman County District Court Third Emergency Administrative Order Whitman County District Court Emergency Administrative Order 05052020 |
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March 16, 2020 – December 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 17, 2020 – May 31, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 24, 2020 – 8:00 AM to September 1, 2020 – 5:00 PM. COVID-19 Emergency |
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March 16, 2020 06:00:PM – Until further notice. COVID-19 Emergency Note: Yakima County District Court General Order G21 dated October 9, 2020 rescinds the previous orders suspending hearings and orders that all matters will be heard in accordance with the safety plan posted at www.yakimacounty.us/districtcourt. |
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March 16, 2020 06:00:PM – August 1, 2020 05:00:PM COVID-19 Emergency Yakima County Superior Court General Order No. 5 Order Supplementing Order Entered May 1, 2020 (Superior Court Only) Yakima County Superior Court General Order No. 4 Supplementing Orders Entered March 16, 2020 and March 30, 2020 (Superior Court Only) |
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March 17, 2020 – May 12, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency Yelm Municipal Court Signed Emergency AdministrativeOrder 2020-3 |
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March 20, 2020 – July 6, 2020 COVID-19 Emergency |
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CA Appellate Courts | ||
Because of the emergency due to the COVID-19 virus, and in cooperation with the orders of various Bay Area county departments of public health, the court is operating remotely, with few staff at the courthouse. The court will continue to receive correspondence and filings both via paper and electronically. All paper filings, including emergency writs, may be made by dropping them in the secure drop box at the entrance to our clerk’s office at 350 McAllister Street in San Francisco. Access to the court by phone will be limited. The court has obtained two Emergency Orders (Emergency Order 1 / Emergency Order 2) from the chair of the Judicial Council, permitting it to issue orders extending the time to do any act required or permitted under the California Rules of Court, and has, by Orders dated April 9 and April 15, done so. Pursuant to Misc. Order 2020-1, all in-person oral argument sessions in the Court of Appeal, First District, are suspended. Counsel who choose to present oral argument must do so telephonically. Any further updates will be communicated through the court’s website, both in this place, and in the “Latest News,” below on this page, as appropriate. |
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The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District continues to closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 coronavirus situation. The court is following guidance provided by the Judicial Council, the Department of Public Health, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit the spread of the virus. Because of the emergency due to the COVID-19 virus, the court is operating remotely with reduced staff present at the Court. Questions directed to the clerk’s office should be made via e-mail at http://www.courts.ca.gov/25071.htm The court will continue to receive correspondence and filings both via paper and electronically. All paper filings submitted by self-represented litigants, including emergency writs, may be made by dropping them in a drop box at the entrance to the clerk’s office. An order was issued on March 16, 2020 suspending all in-person oral argument in Los Angeles. Counsel will appear remotely via video conference, by telephone conference, or by other electronic means as available and arranged by the clerk’s office. On April 9, 2020, the Chief Justice of California and Chair of the Judicial Council issued an Emergency OrderPDF file type icon applying the provisions of amended rule 8.66 of the California Rules of Court retroactively to this court’s current implementation order. This court’s order authorizing retroactive application of amended rule 8.66 can be viewed under Latest News. These adjustments will remain in place until, by further order, it is determined to be prudent to resume normal procedures. |
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Following the recommendations of the Department of General Services (DGS) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, in Sacramento is closed Tuesday, June 2, 2020. E-filing is still available through the court’s website. The court will continue to monitor the situation and review recommendations from DGS and the CHP. The Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, continues to closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 coronavirus situation. The court is following guidance provided by the Judicial Council, the Department of Public Health, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit the spread of the virus. Further, the court has obtained an Emergency Order from the Chair of the Judicial Council permitting it to issue an order extending the time to do any act required or permitted under the California Rules of Court, which it has done by Order dated April 13, 2020. On April 15, 2020, the court obtained an Emergency Order from the Chair of the Judicial Council permitting it to issue an order extending by no more than 30 days the time periods occurring between April 20 and May 18, 2020, which it has done by Order dated April 17, 2020. Second extensions of time are limited to acts and events that occur prior to the filing of a decision by the Court of Appeal. Any further updates will be communicated through the court’s website, both here and in Latest News below, as appropriate. |
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The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District continues to closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 coronavirus situation. The court is following guidance provided by the Judicial Council, the Department of Public Health, and the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit the spread of the virus. Because of the emergency due to the COVID-19 virus, and in response to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-33-20, the court is operating remotely, with few staff at the courthouse. The court will continue to receive correspondence and filings both via paper and electronically. Access to the court by phone will be limited. The court has obtained two Emergency Orders (Emergency Order 1/Emergency Order 2) from the chair of the Judicial Council, permitting it to issue orders extending the time to do any act required or permitted under the California Rules of Court, and has, by Orders dated April 9 and April 15, done so. Any further updates will be communicated through the court’s website, both in this place, and in the “Latest News,” below on this page, as appropriate. |
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The Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District continues to
closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 coronavirus situation. The Court is
following guidance provided by the Judicial Council, the Department of Public
Health, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit the
spread of the virus. The Court has obtained Emergency Orders (Emergency Order
1/Emergency Order 2) from the Chair of the Judicial Council permitting it to
issue an order extending the time to do any act required or permitted under the
California Rules of Court, which it has done by orders dated March 23, 2020,
April 13, 2020, and April 16, 2020. |
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The Sixth District Court of Appeal has made the following adjustments for the health of the public and its employees in light of the COVID-19 health emergency, and in cooperation with the orders of Governor Newsom issued March 27, 2020, and of the Director of the Santa Clara County Department of Public Health issued March 31, 2020: Pursuant to Misc. Order 20-002 oral argument sessions in the Sixth District Court of Appeal are being conducted telephonically. Court proceedings will be open to the public and members of the press telephonically. The Clerk’s Office window is temporarily closed. However, court operations are functional. The court continues to receive phone calls, correspondence by email and U.S. Mail, and electronic filings. If you are unable to file your papers electronically, you may drop off paper filings, including emergency writs, in the drop box located on the 10th floor at 333 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California, next to the Sixth District Court of Appeal Clerk’s Office entrance. If you need to review a document filed in this court, please contact the Clerk’s Office via phone at 408-277-1004 or email at Sixth.District@jud.ca.gov to make an appointment. |
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Courthouses are closed to the public during non-court weeks. Attorneys and parties who have access to CM/ECF are strongly encouraged to use it for everything, including new petitions for review and original proceedings. Arguments currently scheduled in April, and May 2020 are being evaluated one at a time and orders will issue in those cases giving direction to the parties. |
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Clerk’s office shall be closed to the public and all in-person hearings are suspended until further order of the Court. | 11/18/2020 | |
Pursuant to an Emergency Order, the offices of the Court of Appeals, Division 2 will be closed to the public until July 31, 2020, unless otherwise ordered by the court. All business with the court shall continue using the telephone, email, regular mail, and other available means that do not require physical entry of the public into the offices of the court. |
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Effective Monday, March 23, 2020 the Court of Appeals, Division III public lobby hours will be reduced to 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. daily until further order of the court. During the foregoing hours of operation, public access shall be limited to business interactions with the clerk’s office. Attorneys and individuals having business with the court shall reduce in-person interactions with the court to the maximum extent possible. Court filings continue to be accepted in the following manner:
All in-person oral arguments are cancelled until further notice. Parties to cases currently scheduled for in-person argument will be notified as to whether their cases will be considered without oral argument or telephonically. |
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