On March 26, Presiding Judge Ryan Horsman issued an administrative order to again move the courts in the 43rd Circuit to a lower degree of COVID restrictions. The relaxed restrictions go into effect on March 29. This order moves the operational level of the courts from Phase Two down to Phase Three.
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The previous order, which moved courts from Phase One to Phase Two, was issued on Feb. 22. Prior to that, the courts had been operating in Phase One since November 2020.
Phase Three is authorized after certain requirements have been achieved, such as having no confirmed cases in the court facility in the past 14-day period, general improving conditions in the community as a whole, and consultation with local health officials.
Throughout Phase Three, the 43rd Circuit will follow protocols as outlined in the administrative order. This includes the resumption of in-person court proceedings that can be conducted in compliance with social distancing protocols and occupancy rate limitations. Face masks or coverings shall be required in all public court areas and during all court proceedings unless good cause is shown to limit the requirement in a particular proceeding, such as for a witness who is testifying.