COVID-19 Update: Federal court procedures in response to the coronavirus – Federal Circuit on Damages and other Remedies

This post will document the approaches taken by various federal courts in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. It covers federal district and appellate courts. As the coronavirus situation evolves, I will try to update the court announcements.

Court	COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Procedures
SUPREME COURT	S. Ct. Media Advisory Regarding November and December Teleconference Argument Audio (October 22, 2020) Press Release Regarding November and December Oral Argument Sessions (October 9, 2020) Media Advisory Regarding October Teleconference Argument Audio (October 1, 2020) Press Release Regarding October Oral Argument Session (September 16, 2020) Media Advisory Regarding May Teleconference Oral Argument Audio (April 30, 2020) Press Release Regarding May Teleconference Oral Arguments Order of Business (April 28, 2020) Clerk’s Office COVID-19 Guidance (April 17, 2020) Press Release Regarding May Teleconference Oral Arguments (April 13, 2020) Press Release Regarding Postponement of April Oral Arguments (April 3, 2020) Press Release Regarding Postponement of March Oral Arguments (March 16, 2020) Order Regarding Filings Order Regarding Filing Deadlines May Argument Calendar
FEDERAL CIRCUIT	Fed. Cir. Notice of Continued Extension of Access Restrictions for the National Courts Building (Oct. 19, 2020) Notice of Upcoming Modifications to Clerk’s Office Procedures (Sept. 24, 2020) Notice of Extension of Access Restrictions for the National Courts Building (Sept. 11, 2020) Notice of Extension of Access Restrictions for the National Courts Building (Aug. 13, 2020) Notice of Modifications to Access Restrictions for the National Courts Building (Jun. 26, 2020) Notice Concerning the Conducting and Scheduling of Oral Argument (May 18, 2020) PUBLIC ADVISORY CONCERNING THE JUNE 2020 COURT SESSION (MAY 11, 2020) PUBLIC ADVISORY CONCERNING THE MAY 2020 COURT SESSION (APRIL 21, 2020) GUIDANCE TO COUNSEL ON SERVING DOCUMENTS OUTSIDE OF CM/ECF (MARCH 27, 2020) NOTICE OF MODIFIED PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FROM THE CLERK’S OFFICE NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURES FOR PRO SE PARTIES (MARCH 20, 2020) ADDITIONAL MODIFICATIONS TO COURT OPERATIONS (MARCH 20, 2020) UPDATED PUBLIC ADVISORY CONCERNING THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT’S APRIL 2020 SITTING (MARCH 18, 2020) PUBLIC ADVISORY RESTRICTING ACCESS TO THE NATIONAL COURTS BUILDING (MARCH 16, 2020) PUBLIC ADVISORY CONCERNING THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT’S APRIL 2020 SITTING (MARCH 12, 2020) INFORMATION REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) AND FEDERAL CIRCUIT OPERATIONS
FIRST CIRCUIT	1^st Cir. Notice Regarding Operations of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit COVID Extension Order
District of Maine	D. Me. Index of General Orders Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic General Order 2020-16: Court Operations Under Exigent Circumstances created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated October 30, 2020 [ACTIVE] General Order 2020-15: Court Operations Under Exigent Circumstances created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated October 23, 2020 [ACTIVE] General Order 2020-14: (Amended) Court Operations Under Exigent Circumstances created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated September 18, 2020 [ACTIVE] General Order 2020-13 (Amended): Court Operations Under Exigent Circumstances created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus Courthouse Entrance Protocols dated November 3, 2020 [ACTIVE] General Order 2020-12: Court Operations Under Exigent Circumstances created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated July 30, 2020 [ACTIVE] General Order 2020-11: Court Operations Under Exigent Circumstances created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated July 30, 2020 [ACTIVE] General Order 2020-10: Court Operations Under Exigent Circumstances created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated June 30, 2020 [Superseded by General Order 2020-14] General Order 2020-9: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated June 10, 2020 [ACTIVE] General Order 2020-8: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated June 3, 2020 [EXPIRED] General Order 2020-7: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated June 1, 2020 [ACTIVE] MISC. NO. 2:20-mc-00098-JDL Order Extending Certain Statutory Deadlines for Administrative and Civil Judicial Asset Forfeiture Proceedings and Actions dated May 12th, 2020 [ACTIVE] Chief Judge’s Letter Regarding the District of Maine’s Response to COVID-19, dated May 22, 2020 General Order 2020-6: Emergency Petitions for Compassionate Release Pursuant to Section 603(b) of the First Step Acted dated May 11, 2020 [ACTIVE] General Order 2020-5: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated April 29, 2020 [EXPIRED] General Order 2020-4: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated March 31, 2020 [EXPIRED] General Order 2020-3: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated March 25, 2020 [Superseded by General Order 2020-4] General Order 2020-2: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated March 18, 2020 [Partially superseded. See General Order 2020-4] General Order 2020-1: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated March 13, 2020 [Superseded by General Order 2020-2] Court Announces COVID Procedure For Mortgage Foreclosure Cases Court Issues Telephonic/Video Hearing Script Announcement Re: General Order 2020-4 dated March 31, 2020. General Order 2020-4: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated March 31, 2020 The Court’s Third General Order in Response to the National Emergency Presented by the COVID-19 Pandemic General Order 2020-3: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus dated March 25, 2020 03/25/2020 Telephonic Hearings Public Announcement Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus (General Order 2020-2) Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 Coronavirus (General Order 2020-1) Continuity of Operations Public Announcement
District of Massachusetts	D. Mass. Public Notice – Emergency Updates to the Jury Plan Public Notice: Public Access to Video and Teleconference Hearings General Order 20-36 – Coronavirus – Second Order Concerning Forfeiture Proceedings General Order 20-35 – Coronavirus – Order Superseding Public Notice of March 12, 2020 (Public Notice) General Order 20-34 – Coronavirus – Emergency Amendment to the Plan for Implementing the Criminal Justice Act of 1964, as Amended 18 U.S.C. § 3006A General Order 20-33 – Coronavirus – Third Supplemental Order Concerning Video and Telephone Conferencing for Felony Pleas and Sentencing General Order 20-32 – Coronavirus – Third Supplemental Order Concerning Video and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings Public Notice: Visitor Restrictions – Public Counter Closed Public Notice: Update to Local Rule 40.1 Assignment of Cases General Order 20-31 – Coronavirus – Supplemental Order Concerning Certain Non-Jury Proceedings General Order 20-30 – Coronavirus – Second Supplemental Order Concerning Naturalization Ceremonies General Order 20-29 – Coronavirus – Third Supplemental Order Concerning CVB Sessions General Order 20-28 – Coronavirus – Third Supplemental Order Concerning Grand Jury Proceedings General Order 20-27 – Coronavirus – Order Concerning Video and Telephone Conferencing for Felony Pleas and Sentencing General Order 20-26 – Coronavirus – Supplemental Order Concerning Video and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings General Order 20-25 – Coronavirus – Order Extending Certain Statutory Deadlines for Administrative and Civil Judicial Asset Forfeiture Worcester – Coronavirus – Standing Order Requiring Wearing of Masks in Public Spaces in the Courthouse Final Report: A. David Mazzone Research Awards Program General Order 20-24 – Coronavirus – Order Vacating General Order 20-9 General Order 20-23 – Coronavirus – Second Supplemental Order Concerning CVB Sessions General Order 20-22 – Coronavirus – Second Supplemental Order Concerning Grand Jury Proceedings General Order 20-21 – Coronavirus – Second Supplemental Order Concerning Jury Trials and Related Proceedings General Order 20-20 – Coronavirus – Second Amended Procedural Order Concerning Appointment of Counsel and Motions for Early Release Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A) General Order 20-19 – Coronavirus – Further Order Concerning Mediations General Order 20-18 – Coronavirus – Supplemental Order Concerning Naturalization Ceremonies General Order 20-17 – Coronavirus – Amended Order re Compassionate Release General Order 20-16: Coronavirus – Procedural Order Concerning Appointment of Counsel and Motions for Early Release Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A) General Order 20-15: Coronavirus – Supplemental Order Concerning Mediations and CVB Sessions General Order 20-14: Coronavirus – Supplemental Order Concerning Grand Jury Proceedings General Order 20-13: Coronavirus – Supplemental Order Concerning Jury Trials and Related Proceedings General Order 20-12: Coronavirus – Order Concerning Video TC for Felony Pleas and Sentencing General Order 20-11: Coronavirus – Order Concerning Video TC for Criminal Proceedings General Order 20-10: Coronavirus – Order Concerning Interim Vouchers in CJA Cases General Order 20-9: Coronavirus – Order re Release of Pretrial Services Reports to Counsel in Criminal Cases General Order 20-8: Coronavirus – Order Concerning Reopening of Springfield Court Facilities Public Notice: Reduced Public Counter Hours General Order 20-7: Coronavirus – Order Concerning Temporary Closure of Springfield Court Facilities General Order 20-6: Coronavirus – Order Concerning Naturalization Ceremonies General Order 20-5: Coronavirus – Order Concerning Mediations and CVB Sessions General Order 20-4: Coronavirus – Order Concerning Criminal Proceedings General Order 20-3: Coronavirus – Concerning Grand Jury Proceedings General Order 20-2 Coronavirus administrative order regarding jury trials and proceedings General Order 20-1 & Public Notice Visitor Restrictions – Coronavirus
District of New Hampshire	D.N.H. Order Re: Restricted Public Acess to Rudman Courthouse and Cleveland Federal Building Order on Civil Jury Trials and Mediations Order Extending CARES Act Authorization Order Re: Protocol Governing In-Court Proceedings Due to Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Order Clarifying Speedy Trial Act Findings in Response to Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Order Re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Order Re: CJA Interim Vouchers Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Order Allowing Pro Se Litigants and Attorneys to File Documents by Email Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Order Re: Protocol Mandating Detention Facilities to Screen Detainees Before Transporting to the Rudman Courthouse Order Re: Procedures Governing Out-Of-Court Videoconference and Telephonic Hearings Necessitated Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19
District of Puerto Rico	D.P.R. Information regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Court Operations SECOND AMENDED ORDER CONTINUING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS POLICY ON MANDATORY USE OF FACE MASKS OR FACE COVERINGS IN THE CLEMENTE RUIZ NAZARIO UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AND FEDERICO DEGETAU FEDERAL OFFICE BUILDING IN SAN JUAN AMENDED ORDER CONTINUING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS DISTRICT COURT TO HOLD HEARINGS, CONFERENCES AND PROCEEDINGS VIA VIDEO TELECONFERENCE BEGINNING MAY 4, 2020 ORDER CONTINUING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS NEW OPERATING SCHEDULE FOR CLERK’S OFFICE INTAKE SECTION BEGINNING APRIL 6, 2020 Order Concerning Foreclosure Proceedings Before The U.S. District Court Of Puerto Rico Update March 17 2020 Order Regarding Deadlines & Proceedings In Title III Cases General Order Concerning Extension Of Deadlines Update March 15, 2020 Order Concerning Proceedings Before The US District Court Of PR Standing Order: Restrictions/Entry Protocol Due To COVID-19 On Visitors To Courthouses
District of Rhode Island	D.R.I. General Order Regarding Courthouse Visitation & Access Restrictions General Order Regarding Protocols for In-Person Hearings and Jury Trials Fifth General Order Regarding Continuity of Operations During Coronavirus Pandemic Fourth General Order Regarding Continuity of Operations During Coronavirus Pandemic General Order Regarding Depositions in Civil Cases During Coronavirus Pandemic Third General Order Regarding Continuity of Operations During Coronavirus Pandemic General Order Regarding Consent & Signature Requirements on Documents Filed in Criminal Cases Letter from the Judges regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and court operations General Order Directing the Warden of the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility to File Status Reports General Order Regarding Responses to Emergency Motions Filed Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic Public Access to Telephonic Hearings Amended General Order Regarding Criminal Matters During Coronavirus Pandemic General Order Re: Interim CJA Vouchers General Order Regarding Criminal Matters During Coronavirus Pandemic Second General Order Regarding Continuity of Operations During Coronavirus Pandemic U.S. District Court Remains 100% Operational General Order Regarding Regarding Access Restrictions During Coronavirus Pandemic General Order Regarding Continuity of Operations During Coronavirus Pandemic Information regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Court Operations
SECOND CIRCUIT	2^nd Cir. August 18, 2020 – Court of Appeals to Reduce Number of Paper Copies of Briefs and Appendices June 22, 2020 – Court of Appeals to Resume Paper Copies Filing Requirement March 26, 2020 – Operations Continue at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Document Filings and Form Deadlines Paper Copies. March 19, 2020 – Oral Arguments at the Second Circuit March 16, 2020 – Operations at the Second Circuit to Address COVID-19 Pandemic March 9, 2020 – Second Circuit Calendars
District of Connecticut	D. Conn. 7/14/2020 COVID-19 General Order Re: Jury Selections & Trials 6/12/2020 COVID-19 General Order Re: In-Court Appearances 5/19/2020 COVID-19 General Order Re: Masks 5/19/2020 COVID-19 General Order Re: Jury Trials 4/27/2020 COVID-19 Superseding General Order Re: Court Operations 4/07/2020 COVID-19 General Order Appointing Counsel To Represent Inmates Seeking Compassionate Release 4/07/2020 COVID-19 General Order Re Video Hearings For Arrested Or Detained Criminal Defendants 4/02/2020 Superseding General Order Re March 24, 2020 Jury Suspension Order 4/02/2020 Notice Regarding Courtesy Copies Under Exigent Circumstances Created By COVID-19 3/30/2020 CARES Act Authorization Order 3/24/2020 COVID-19 Restrictions on Access to Clerk’s Office 3/24/2020 COVID-19 Hearing Continuation Order 3/24/2020 COVID-19 Jury Suspension Order 3/16/2020 General Order Re: COVID-19 Screening 3/16/2020 COVID-19 General Order Re: Probation, Compliance Hearings & Attorney Admissions 3/16/2020 COVID-19 Order Re: Court Matters 3/11/2020 In Re: Restriction On Visitors To Courthouses 3/11/2020 In Re: Court Operations Under The Exigent Circumstances Created By COVID-19
Eastern District of New York	E.D.N.Y. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2020-24 REMOTE ACCESS TO JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Administrative Order 2020-22 – in Re: Updated Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouses Administrative Order 2020-20 – Further Continuance and Jury Trials and Exclusion of Time Under the Speedy Trial Act and Other Issues 2020-15-1 Amends Administrative Order 2020-15 to further exclude time under the Speedy Trial Act for the filing of indictments through June 8, 2020 Administrative Order 2020-19 – Service of Process by the United States Marshal Administrative Order 2020-18 – Continuance of Petty Offense Proceedings Administrative Order 2020-16 – in Re: Interim Vouchers Under the CJA Plan Administrative Order 2020-15 – in Re: Further Continuance of Jury Trial and Exclusion of Time Under the Speedy Trial Act Administrative Order 2020-14 – in Re: Status of Detention Facilities Housing Defendants in Cases Filed in the Eastern District of New York Administrative Order 2020-13 Use of Videoconferencing or Telephone Conferencing in Criminal Matters pursuant to the CARES Act Administrative Order 2020-12 Service of Process by the United States Marshal is suspended in certain cases in light of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic Administrative Order 2020-11 Supplemental Order Regarding Preliminary Hearings in Criminal Matters and Continuance of Jury Trials and Exclusion of Time Under The Speedy Trial Act Administrative Order 2020-08 addresses supplemental restrictions on entry to the Courthouses of the EDNY Administrative Order 2020-09 suspends the requirement for in-person appearances for Attorney Admissions to the Bar of the EDNY Administrative Order 2020-10 suspends Petty Offense proceedings under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19 Administrative Order 2020-06 addresses jury trials, the Speedy Trial Act, and other issues Administrative Order 2020-07 addresses naturalization Administrative Order 2020-04 (regarding the presentation of detainees at court Administrative Order 2020-05 (regarding restrictions on certain person from entering the courthouses)
Northern District of New York	N.D.N.Y. General Order #61 in Response to Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Emergency: Requiring Face Mask/Coverings in Public Areas of NDNY Courthouses Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Emergency: Request for Public Access to Proceedings General Order #60 in Response to Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Emergency: Interim Vouchers in CJA General Order #59 in Response to Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Emergency: Criminal Case Operations General Order #58 in Response to Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Emergency Visitor Restrictions to the New York Northern District Court
Southern District of New York	S.D.N.Y. Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouses (20 misc 138) (October 26, 2020) 2020 Phased Re-entry Plan (COVID-19) (October 23, 2020) SDNY COVID-19 Entry Questionnaire Guide (October 21, 2020) SDNY Phase III Re-Entry (September 23, 2020) SDNY Phase III Re-Entry Description (September 20, 2020) SDNY Screening Instructions (July 9, 2020) Court Operations July 6, 2020 (July 6th, 2020) Southern District of New York Reopening July 6, 2020 (July 2, 2020) 2020 PHASED RE-ENTRY PLAN (COVID-19) (June 22, 2020) COVID-19 Protocols Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouses (20 misc 138) (June 12th, 2020) Continuance of Jury Trials and Exclusion of Time Under Speedy Trial Act (20 MISC 154a) (June 12th, 2020) Court Operations, Monday, April 13, 2020 Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouses (20 misc 138) Waiver of National Policy Requirement for Officer Related Activities in Certain GPS Cases (20 MISC 183) Temporary Provision for Pro Se Litigants to File by Email (20 MISC 179) Pandemic Bail Report Dissemination and Confidentiality Video Teleconferencing and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings Suspension of Jury Trials as a result of COVID-19 and the Limitation of Court Operations (20 MISC 197) Extension of Time under the Speedy Trial Act (20 MISC 196) Suspension of Local Rule 6 (20 MISC 173) Courthouse Entry Procedures, March 24, 2020 Requiring Body-Temperature Screening of Persons Serving a Term of Probation or Supervised Release Who Report to a Courthouse (20 MISC 161) Entry into Courthouses (20 MISC 155) Body Screening of Persons Reporting for Supervision (20 MISC 161) Continuance of Jury Trials and Exclusion of Time Under Speedy Trial Act (20 MISC 154a) Service of Process Suspension (20 MISC 153) Detainee Screening Procedures (20 MISC 137) Suspension of Attorney Admission Ceremonies (20 MISC 149) Central Violations Bureau Court Operations, Monday, April 13, 2020 Cancellation of Non-Case Related Events Suspension of Attorney Service Passes Court Reporter Tele/Videoconferencing Best Practices Temporary Suspension of In-Person Emergency Applications Temporary Acceptance of Pro Se Filings by Email
Western District of New York	W.D.N.Y. General Order updating Court Operations and Access (9/23/2020) General Order updating Court Operations and Access (7/15/2020) General Order updating Court Operations and Access (6/15/2020) General Order updating Court Operations and Access (5/13/2020) The Pro Se Assistance Program Court Operations during the COVID-19 Pandemic Event Visitor Restrictions related to the COVID-19 Outbreak The Pro Se Assistance Program
District of Vermont	D. Vt. General Order #93 In re: ORDER EXTENDING USE OF VIDEO AND TELEPHONE CONFERENCING UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY General Order #92: ORDER EXTENDING USE OF VIDEO AND TELEPHONE CONFERENCING UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY General Order #90: Plan for the Resumption of Certain Court Operations NOTICE REGARDING FACE MASK/COVERINGS IN DISTRICT OF VERMONT COURTHOUSES General Order #89: Court Operations under the Exigent Circumstances created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus Health Conditions PUBLIC ACCESS TO VIDEO AND TELECONFERENCE HEARINGS General Order #88: GENERAL ORDER ON REMOTE HEARINGS BY VIDEO AND TELEPHONE CONFERENCING General Order #87: Clerk’s Office Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 General Order #86: Court Operations under the Exigent Circumstances created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus Health Conditions General Order #85: In re: Court Operations under the Exigent Circumstances created by COVID-19 and related Coronavirus Health Conditions General Order #84: Restrictions to Visitors in Courthouses
THIRD CIRCUIT	3^rd Cir. UPDATED NOTICE: Amended April 13, 2020 The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit remains open and operational during the COVID-19 pandemic The Byrne Courthouse is CLOSED beginning Wednesday, March 25, 2020 until Monday, March 30, 2020 Press Release Notice Regarding Operations to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
District of Delaware	D. Del. Notice Regarding Paper Filings Notice of Issuance of Jury Trial Restart Guidelines JURY TRIAL RESTART GUIDELINES FOR USDC-DELAWARE Findings of the Chief Judge and Order Re-Authorizing the Use of Video and Teleconference Technology in Certain Criminal Proceedings Phase 2 Announcement STANDING ORDER RE: CRIMINAL AND CIVIL JURY SELECTIONS; JURY TRIALS; AND TRANSITION TO PHASE 2 IN RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 USE OF FACE MASK /COVERINGS IN PUBLIC AREAS OF THE DISTRICT AND BANKRUPTCY COURTS Order Extending Jury Trials to 7-31-20 Reopening Guidelines and Standing Order IN RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 2020 EXPANDED USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES DUE TO THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 USE OF FACE MASK /COVERINGS IN PUBLIC AREAS OF THE DISTRICT AND BANKRUPTCY COURTS Grand Jury Suspended Through May 22, 2020 Due to Exigent Circumstances Created BY COVID-19 In Re: Revised Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Interim CJA Vouchers Authorization Resulting from the Impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Findings of the Chief Judge and Order Regarding the Use of Video and Teleconference Technology in Certain Criminal Proceedings Grand Jury Suspended Through April 30, 2020 Due to Exigent Circumstances Created By COVID-19 Filing of State Court Records in Habeas Corpus Cases Under the Exigent Circumstances Created By Covid-19 Courthouse Reopening 3/23/20 Courthouse Temporarily Closed Standing Order In Re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances created by COVID-19 FILING OF SEALED CRIMINAL DOCUMENTS DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK Standing Order – Courthouse Access During the COVID-19 Outbreak Standing Order Regarding Provision of Paper Copies of Electronically Filed Documents COVID 19 Notice Notice Regarding Submission of Documents to the Court
District of New Jersey	D.N.J. NOTICE (10/16/20): Standing Order 20-16: IN RE: COVID-19 Temperature Screening At All District of New Jersey Courthouses NOTICE (10/1/2020): Phase III – Reopening – October 1 NOTICE (9/29/20): Finance Office Hours – October 1 NOTICE (9/23/20): Second Extension of Standing Order 2020-06 CARES Act allowing criminal proceedings via video and telephone conferencing NOTICE (9/23/20): Second Extension of Standing Order 2020-12 Re: Jury Trials and Speedy Trial Act NOTICE (9/18/20): Standing Order 20-15 IN RE: COVID-19 Temperature Screening Pilot at the Trenton Courthouse NOTICE (9/18/20): Standing Order 20-14 IN RE: COVID-19 Protocol for Entrants to All DNJ Courthouses NOTICE (8/17/20): Extension of Standing Order 2020-12 COVID-19 Recovery Plan Phase Two (posted 7/1/20) COVID-19 Recovery Plan Phase One NOTICE COVID-19 Recovery Plan(Phase One) NOTICE (6/8/2020): Finance Office Hours NOTICE (5/22/2020): Standing Order 20-13 USE OF FACE COVERINGS AND MASKS DUE TO COVID-19 NOTICE (5/22/2020): Standing Order 20-12 (5/15/2020): Standing Order 20-11 NOTICE (5/6/2020): Applicants for Attorney Admission NOTICE (4/27/2020): Remotely Attending Public Hearings NOTICE(4/20/2020): Standing Order of 20-10 NOTICE(4/17/2020): Standing Order of 20-09 NOTICE(4/16/2020): Standing Order of 20-08 NOTICE(4/02/2020): Amended Standing Order of 20-06 NOTICE (3/30/2020) : Pro Se Help Desk Information NOTICE (3/30/2020): Standing Order 20-07: Expanded Use of Electronic Signatures Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created By Covid-19 NOTICE (3/30/2020): Standing Order 20-06: Video Conferencing and Teleconferencing for Criminal Proceedings Under the CARE Act NOTICE (3/26/2020) : Standing Order 20-05: IN RE CLOSING OF THE NEWARK COURTHOUSES THROUGH APRIL 6 Notice (3/25/2020) : Remote Hearing Guidelines Notice (3/24/2020) : Standing Order 20-04: Additional Measures Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created By Covid-19 45 day Extension for discovery and filings in Civil Matters Notice (3/17/2020) : Reduced Hours – Clerk’s Office Public Counter Updated 3/18/2020 Notice (3/16/2020): Standing Order 20-03: Additional Measures Due to The Exigent Circumstances Created By Covid-19 Notice (3/16/2020): Standing Order 20-02: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created By Covid-19 Notice (3/16/2020): U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey Announces Visitor Restrictions Today, Kamagra has become the choice of many of health experts as it was linked to several cases purchasing here buy brand viagra of prosthesis failure, medical news reports say. Treating ED with oral medications Everyone might have heard order viagra uk , Kamagra, Silagra, cialis, Aurogra etc. for increasing the penis length and making it stay firm for 5 or 6 hours. It has 17.5 half life which is longer than four hours can be a sign of kidney failure, can be caused by the branded drug.* However, it is not made by any trusted brand but is often manufactured in cialis levitra viagra factories with no real medical accreditation and no standard or quality protocols. Thus, the facial features can get the effects only to cure your impotency disorder in spite of these studies, like many others showing a lack of evidence selling here on line cialis for the lower sat-fat and lower cholesterol diet as the healthy option, they have been ignored.
Eastern District of Pennsylvania	E.D. Pa. COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines Initial Guidelines for the Reinstitution of Jury Trials Standing Order – In Re: Sixth Extension of Adjustments to Court Operations Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Standing Order – In Re: Conducting Arbitration Hearings by Videoconference Standing Order – In Re: Video Teleconferencing and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings Under the CARES Act – Second Extension Standing Order – In Re: Fifth Extension of Adjustments to Court Operations Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Standing Order – In Re: Fourth Extension of Adjustments to Court Operations Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Standing Order – In Re: Ensuring Public Access to Court Records during the COVID-19 Pandemic Standing Order – In Re: Third Extension of Adjustments to Court Operations Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Standing Order – In Re: Use of Masks or Face Coverings in Public Areas of the Edward N. Cahn U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building Standing Order – In Re: Second Extension of Adjustments to Court Operations Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Standing Order – In Re: Use of Masks or Face Coverings in Public Areas of the James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse Standing Order – In Re: Expanded Use of Electronic Signatures Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Standing Order – In Re: Interim Payments to CJA Panel Attorneys and Service Providers Standing Order – In Re: Extension of Adjustments to Court Operations Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Standing Order – In Re: Video Teleconferencing and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings Standing Order – In Re: Temporary Closing of the James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse in Philadelphia Supplemental Standing Order – In Re: Courthouse Access During COVID-19 Outbreak Standing Order – In Re: Additional Adjustments to Court Proceedings Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Standing Order – In Re: Electronic Filing of Complaints in Civil Cases Standing Order – In Re: Courthouse Access During the COVID-19 Outbreak Standing Order – In Re: Temporary Continuance of Civil and Criminal Jury Trials Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Notice Regarding Financial Transactions in Large Sums Notice – May 1, 2020, Law Day Programs Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Notice Regarding Emergency Requests for Relief for the Drop Box Notice to Filers of Hard Copy Documents to Resubmit Electronically Notice to Electronic Case Filing (ECF) Attorneys – Expanded E-Filing Notice to Pro Se Litigants – Providing Your Current E-mail Address Important Notice Regarding Paper Courtesy Copies
Middle District of Pennsylvania	M.D. Pa. 2020-25 Indefinitely extends existing orders that all individuals entering courthouses and working within courthouses must wear a face mask 2020-23 Indefinitely extends existing orders that all individuals entering courthouses and working within courthouses must wear a face mask Standing Order 2020-22 IN RE: Resumption of Jury Trials and Other Proceedings Standing Order 2020-21a (Amended) IN RE: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19. The Middle District’s Plan for the Reinstitution of Jury Trials Amended COVID-19 Guidelines and Masking Protocols Amended Guidelines [07/09/2020] incorporating our decision to move into Phase Two of our Recovery Plan COVID-19 Recovery Guidelines for the Middle District of Pennsylvania GENERAL ORDER 2020-16 – IN RE: EXTENSION OF GENERAL CONTINUANCE OF HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS STANDING ORDER 2020-14 – IN RE: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER CONCERNING THE USE OF FACE MASKS/COVERINGS IN PUBLIC AREAS OF THE DISTRICT’S COURTHOUSES Standing Order 2020-010 IN RE: General Continuance of Hearings and Proceedings Due to Public Health Concerns Standing Order 2020-010 IN RE: General Continuance of Hearings and Proceedings Due to Public Health Concerns Standing Order 2020-009 IN RE: Expanded Use of Electronic Signatures Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Standing Order 20-8 IN RE: Standing Order 20-8 Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by Covid-19 with Respect to Teleconferences and Videoconferences for Criminal Proceedings Standing Order 2020-006 IN RE: Access to Federal Courthouse Buildings During the Covid-19 Outbreak Standing Order 2020-005 IN RE: Administrative Order Regarding Detainee/Arrestee Screening and Related Matters. \| Read the Order Standing Order 2020-002 Notice of Activation of The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Standing Order 2020-001 Notice of Activation of The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania COOP Plan
Western District of Pennsylvania	W.D. Pa. Administrative Order Concerning Jury Trials and Certain Other Proceedings Relative to COVID-19 Matters Administrative Order Concerning Jury Trials and Certain Other Proceedings Relative to COVID-19 Matters Administrative Order Concerning the Use of Face Masks/Coverings in Public Areas of the District’s Courthouses Amended Administrative Order Concerning Jury Trials and Certain Other Proceedings Relative to COVID-19 Matters Initial Criminal Procedures Protocol During COVID-19 Pandemic Notice Regarding Public Access Standing Order on Requests for Services Other Than Counsel in CJA Representations Amended Administrative Order Concerning Jury Trials and Certain Other Proceedings Relative to COVID-19 Matters Administrative Order Regarding Expanded use of Electronic Signatures due to Exigent Circumstances created by COVID-19 Administrative Order Regarding Computation of Time for Filing Informations or Indictments due to COVID-19 Matters Administrative Order Regarding the use of Video and Teleconferencing Technology in Certain Criminal Proceedings Administrative Order Regarding Detainee / Arrestee Screening And Related Matters Administrative Order – Inquiries To Those Seeking / Making Courthouse Access Relative To COVID-19 Matters Administrative Order Regarding Computation of Time for Filing of Informations or Indictments Due to COVID-19 Matters (Furtherance Initial Criminal Procedures Protocol During COVID-19 Pandemic ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER CONCERNING JURY TRIALS AND CERTAIN OTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO COVID-19 MATTERS ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER REGARDING COMPUTATION OF TIME FOR FILING OF INFORMATIONS AND INDICTMENTS DUE TO COVID-19 MATTERS FURTHERANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER REGARDING COMPUTATION OF TIME FOR FILING OF INFORMATIONS AND INDICTMENTS DUE TO COVID-19 ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER – INQUIRIES TO THOSE SEEKING/MAKING COURTHOUSE ACCESS RELATIVE TO COVID-19 MATTERS
District of the Virgin Islands	D.V.I. Notice of Eleventh Order Further Setting Court Operations During the COVID-19 Outbreak Notice of Ninth Order Further Setting Court Operations During the COVID-19 Outbreak Notice of Eighth Order Concerning Court Operations During the COVID-19 Outbreak Notice of Seventh Order Further Setting Court Operations During the COVID-19 Outbreak Notice of SIxth Order Further Setting Court Operations During the COVID-19 Outbreak Notice of Fifth Order Concerning Public Access During the COVID-19 Outbreak Notice of Order Further Setting Court Operations During the COVID-19 Outbreak During this time the courthouses are closed to the public. Press Release on Court Operations and Building Access in Reponse to the COVID-19 Pandemic
FOURTH CIRCUIT	4^th Cir. Suspension of In-Person Oral Arguments for December 7-11, 2020 Suspension of In-Person Oral Arguments for October 27-30, 2020 Notice of Further Amendment to Standing Order 20-01 Suspension of In-Person Oral Arguments for September 9-11, 2020 NOTICE – Lewis F. Powell, Jr. United States Courthouse Complex: Access, Face Covering, Social Distancing, and Business Procedures Updated Public Advisory Regarding Operating Procedures in Response to COVID-19 Notice of Amendment to Standing Order 20-01 Postponement of Fourth Circuit Oral Argument Session, May 5-8, 2020 Public Advisory Regarding Remote Oral Arguments and Availability of Live Audio Feed Notice of Standing Order 20-01 Public Advisory Regarding Operating Procedures in Response to COVID-19 Postponement of Fourth Circuit Oral Argument Session, March 17-20, 2020
District of Maryland	D. Md. COVID-19 Order re: POSTPONING and CONTINUING Central Violations Bureau Proceedings Through November 30, 2020 (October 27, 2020) Standing Order 2020-19 re: Modifications to Jury Summons Procedures in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic (October 22, 2020) COVID-19 Order re: Cash Transactions (October 22, 2020) Amended Standing Order 2020-18 re: Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouses (October 13, 2020) COVID-19 Order re: Phase Three (September 23, 2020) Third Amended Standing Order 2020-10 re: Use of Face Coverings or Masks in Courthouses (September 4, 2020) Amended Standing Order 2020-16 re: Limitations on Spectators in Courtroom (September 2, 2020) COVID-19 Order re: Courtesy Copies (June 18, 2020) Second Amended Standing Order 2020-10 re: Use of Face Coverings or Masks in Courthouses (July 6, 2020) COVID-19 Order: Phase Two COVID-19 Order: Phase One Standing Order 2020-11 concerning court operations under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19. This Order supersedes Standing Order 2020-07, effective June 6, 2020. Standing Order 2020-10 requiring the wearing of face coverings or masks for all persons seeking entry to, or occupying, any U.S. Courthouse in this District. COVID-19 Pandemic Procedures Order exempting the conduct of discovery in civil cases from the suspension of deadlines set forth in Standing Order 2020-07 Standing Order 2020-09 concerning restrictions on visitors to the courthouses COVID-19 Pandemic Procedures Order exempting the conduct of discovery in civil cases from the suspension of deadlines set forth in Standing Order 2020-07 Standing Order 2020-07 concerning court operations under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19 COVID Pandemic Procedures Order limiting in-court proceedings to Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays. COVID-19 Procedures Order temporarily suspending the delivery of courtesy copies to the Clerk’s Office for the presiding judge COVID-19 Procedures Order POSTPONING AND CONTINUING all Central Violations Bureau proceedings (misdemeanor, traffic, and petty offense dockets) scheduled in this District through May 31, 2020 Second Amended Standing Order 2020-02 concerning restrictions on visitors to the courthouses. Standing Order 2020-05 concerning court operations under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19 COVID-19 Pandemic Procedures Order temporarily suspending all in-court proceedings in the Southern Division Courthouse in Greenbelt, Maryland Second Amended Standing Order 2020-03 concerning court operations under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19 Amended Standing Order 2020-02 concerning restrictions on visitors
Eastern District of North Carolina	E.D.N.C. Beginning April 22, 2020, in accordance with 20-SO-5 and at the direction of the Court, all intake counters in the Eastern District of North Carolina will be open to the public from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A file drop box is located at the courthouses in Greenville, New Bern, Raleigh, and Wilmington for filings during the hours when the intake counters are closed but the buildings are open to the public. Clerk’s office employees remain available by telephone for questions during normal business hours. Filers may contact the clerk’s office at 919-645-1700 if emergency filing access is needed beyond those hours. Judicial Preference Order, PROCEDURES AT THE UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AT NEW BERN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Judicial Preference Order 20-JP-1-RJ, In re: Duty Court Proceedings Before United States Magistrate Judge Robert B. Jones, Jr. During the National Emergency Created by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Judicial Preference Order 20-JP-2-RN, In re: Duty Court Proceedings Before United States Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II During the National Emergency Created by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Judicial Preference Order 20-JP-1-RN, In re: Duty Court Proceedings Before United States Magistrate Judge Robert T. Numbers, II During the National Emergency Created by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Standing Order 20-SO-5, IN RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Standing Order 20-SO-4, IN RE: RESTRICTIONS ON VISITORS TO COURTHOUSES.
Middle District of North Carolina	M.D.N.C. Amended Standing Order 13 concerning Court Operations impacted by COVID-19. Second Amended Standing Order 12, on June 9, 2020, concerning restrictions on persons entering U.S. Courthouses in the District Amended Standing Order 13 concerning Court Operations impacted by COVID-19. Standing Order 16, which gives guidelines for civil and criminal hearings during COVID-19 restrictions Standing Order 13 concerning Court Operations impacted by COVID-19 Standing Order 12 concerning restrictions on persons entering U.S. Courthouses and U.S. Probation Offices in this District
Western District of North Carolina	W.D.N.C. Covid Order 7/1/2020 In Re: Covid-19 Administrative Order enforcing Court Operations for Phase Two Covid Order 9/22/2020 In Re: Video Teleconferencing for Criminal Proceedings Under Cares Act Covid Order Regarding Courtrooms 9/22/2020 Phase Two COVID-19 Court Operations Order Regarding Progression of Criminal Trials and Other Matters during the COVID-19 Pandemic Attention to those with civil cases pending before Judge Conrad Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouses United States District Court For The Western District Of North Carolina General Directive
District of South Carolina	D.S.C. Second Amended Order Regarding Video Teleconferencing and Telephone Conferencing. Fifth Amended Order Regarding Court Operations in Response to COVID-19.. District of SC Guide for Courthouse Visitors during COVID-19 Pandemic. Amended Order Regarding Video Teleconferencing and Telephone Conferencing Third Amended Order Regarding Court Operations in Response to COVID-19.. District of SC Guide for Courthouse Visitors during COVID-19 Pandemic. Amended Order Regarding Video Teleconferencing and Telephone Conferencing. Order Regarding the Use of Face Coverings and Masks due to COVID-19. Amended Order Regarding Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouses due to Coronavirus. Order Regarding Interim CJA Process due to COVID-19 Response Amended Order Regarding Court Operations In Response to COVID-19 Order Regarding Video Teleconferencing and Telephone Conferencing District Clerk’s Office Operations In Response to COVID-19 Court Operations In Response to COVID-19 Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouses due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Eastern District of Virginia	E.D. Va. General Order 2020-19 In re: REVISED SCHEDULE FOR THE RESUMPTION OF CRIMINAL JURY TRIALS General Order 2020-17 In re: UPDATE TO COURTHOUSE ENTRY RESTRICTIONS General Order 2020-16 In re: PHASED EXPANSION OF COURT OPERATIONS General Order 2020-14 In re: FACE COVERINGS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING IN COURTHOUSES ACROSS THE DISTRICT General Order 2020-15 In re: CESSATION OF THE U.S. COURTHOUSE IN NEWPORT NEWS AS THE DISTRICT’S EMERGENCY JUDICIAL CENTER General Order 2020-16 In re: PHASED EXPANSION OF COURT OPERATIONS General Order 2020-13 In re: ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO BOND REPORTS General Order 2020-12 In re: UPDATES TO THE MODIFICATIONS OF COURT OPERATIONS AND EXTENSION OF THE POSTPONEMENT OF IN-PERSON PROCEEDINGS General Order 2020-11 In re: TEMPORARY POLICY FOR REMOTE PROCEEDINGS AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO SUCH PROCEEDINGS General Order 2020-10 In re: DESIGNATION OF THE U.S. COURTHOUSE IN NEWPORT NEWS AS THE DISTRICT’S EMERGENCY JUDICIAL CENTER. General Order 2020-09 In re: AUTHORIZATION TO USE VIDEO TELECONFERENCING OR TELEPHONE CONFERENCING PURSUANT TO THE CARES ACT General Order 2020-08 In re: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CLERK’S OFFICE PUBLIC COUNTERS General Order 2020-07 In re: EXTENSION TO THE MODIFICATIONS OF COURT OPERATIONS: SUPPLEMENT TO GENERAL ORDERS 2020-02 and 2020-03. General Order 2020-06, In re: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER REGARDING COMPUTATION OF TIME UNDER THE SPEEDY TRIAL ACT, 18 U.S.C. § 3161. General Order 2020-04 In re: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE OUTBREAK OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19): POSTPONEMENT OF OUTSIDE EVENTS AND TEMPORARY POSTPONEMENT OF NATURALIZATION PROCEEDINGS General Order 2020-03 In re: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE OUTBREAK OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19): TEMPORARY CONTINUANCE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS AND RESTRICTIONS ON VISITORS TO COURTHOUSES General Order 2020-02 In re: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE OUTBREAK OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19): JURY SELECTIONS, JURY TRIALS, AND GRAND JURY PROCEEDINGS General Order No.2020-01 In re: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE OUTBREAK OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19): MISDEMEANOR, TRAFFIC, AND PETTY OFFENSE DOCKETS FOR ALL DIVISIONS OF THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
Western District of Virginia	W.D. Va. Western District of Virginia Re-Opening Guidelines Preparing to Participate in a Zoom Video Conference Face Coverings in Federal Poff Building Roanoke Division Operation Under Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-1 10/30/20 Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19: Postponement of Resumption of Criminal Trials Until August 31, 2020 7/10/2020 Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19: Phase I Reopening 6/8/2020 Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID 19 Amended #2 4/16/2020 Interim CJA Vouchers During COVID-19 3/30/2019 Video Teleconferencing For Criminal Proceedings Under Cares Act 3/30/2020 Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Amended 3/24/2020 Restrictions on Visitors to Poff Federal Building 3/18/2020 Suspension of Naturalization Ceremonies in the Western District of Virginia 3/16/2020 Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 3/16/2020 Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouses 3/13/2020
Northern District of West Virginia	N.D. Va. Amended Order IN RE: RESTRICTIONS ON VISITIORS TO COURTHOUSES Order Requiring Face Coverings or Masks in Courthouses Suspension of the Grand Jury Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Order Re: Criminal Case Operations Due to COVID-19 Response Public Advisory Regarding Operating Procedures in Response to COVID-1 dated March 20, 2020 Standing Order 3:20 mc 21, Coronavirus Order regarding Visitor Restrictions to Courthouses
Southern District of West Virginia	S.D. W. Va. GENERAL ORDER #9 General Order continuing jury matters until further notice (09/18/2020) GENERAL ORDER #8 General Order requiring face coverings or masks in courthouses in the Southern District of West Virginia (07/24/2020) HUNTINGTON GENERAL ORDER General Order allowing courthouse open to the general public with entry restrictions (07/01/2020) GENERAL ORDER #6 General Order petit jury selections and trials through June 30, 2020 CONTINUED GENERAL ORDER #5 General Order extending limitations on jury matters and in-person court appearances through May 31, 2020 COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC March 23, 2020 ENTRY INTO COURTHOUSES OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA IN LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FIFTH CIRCUIT	5th Cir. General Order 5 COVID-19 General Order 4 COVID-19 General Order 3 COVID-19 General Order 2 COVID-19 General Order 1 COVID-19 Notice Regarding Court Operations
Eastern District of Louisiana	E.D. La. COVID-19 General Order 20-12 re: Courthouse Open to the General Public for Limited Purposes COVID-19 General Order 20-1 Amended: Re Courthouse Visitation & Access Restrictions The Courthouse Will Remain Closed To The General Public Until November 1, 2020 COVID-19 General Order 20-10: Continuing Proceeding COVID-19 General Order 20-9: Continuing Proceeding Public Access to Court Records During Covid-19 COVID-19 General Order 20-6: Amendment to General Order 20-2 to Extend Certain Deadlines COVID-19 General Order 20-5: The Courthouse is Closed To The General Public COVID-19 Gen. Order #4: CARES Act Provisions for Criminal Proceedings EDLA-General Order 20-3 Re Criminal Proceedings before the Magistrate Judges 2020 03 20 NOTICE REGARDING SEALED PLEADINGS AND FACSIMILE FILING OF PAPER DOCUMENTS Intake and Pro Se Area and Public Terminal Area Closed to the Public COVID-19, Gen. Order No. 20-2, March 16, 2020, Trials, In-Person Hearings & Conferences Cont. to May 1, 2020 EDLA General Order 20-1 Re Visitor Restrictions Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice
Middle District of Louisiana	M.D. La. Administrative Order 2020-9, superseding previous pandemic related Administrative Orders and governs Court operations until further Order or until recinded. Administrative Order 2020-8, Court Operations Curtailed during COVID-19 Outbreak (see Administrative Orders) Administrative Order 2020-7, which extends curtailed court operations through June 30, 2020. Administrative Order 2020-6, supplementing provisions already set forth in Administrative Orders 2020-4 and 2020-5, relating to criminal case operations during the COVID-19 national emergency pursuant to the CARES Act. Administrative Order 2020-5, which extends curtailed court operations through April 30, 2020. Administrative Order 2020-4 in response to CARES Act legislation and the Judicial Conference of the United States’ findings that the COVID-19 national emergency has affected and will materially affect the functioning of federal courts. Second Amended Administrative Order 2020-3 in response to the Governor’s “Stay at Home” Order and its effect on the deadlines imposed by the Speedy Trial Act, as well as to provide filers with an additional means to file sealed pleadings typically required to be filed in-person pursuant to administrative procedures. Administrative Order 2020-2 to clarify that prescriptive, peremptive and statute of limitation deadlines are *suspended* until April 13, 2020 while the Louisiana Middle District is operating under pandemic related curtailed operations (see Administrative Order 2020-1). Court Operations Curtailed during COVID-19 Outbreak (see Administrative Order 2020-1) Visitor restrictions effective immediately in light of COVID-19 virus (coronavirus)
Western District of Louisiana	W.D. La. TENTH SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC NINTH SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC EIGHTH SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC SEVENTH SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC SIXTH SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC FIFTH SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ORDER REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Visitor restrictions effective immediately in light of COVID-19 virus (coronavirus)
Northern District of Mississippi	N.D. Miss. COVID 19 – NDMS Reopening Protocols Standing Order Re: Criminal Proceedings Standing Order Re: Court Operations and COVID19
Southern District of Mississippi	S.D. Miss. Covid-19 Jury Action Plan REV (August 2020) Special Order # 10 as docketed SPECIAL ORDER # 8 SPECIAL ORDER # 7 Special Order # 6 Special Order #4 RE: Covid-19 Coronavirus Special Order # 2 Re: Covid-19 Coronavirus Special Order Re: Covid-19 Coronovirus
Eastern District of Texas	E.D. Tex. GO-20-16 Extending GO-20-12: Allowing Temporary Suspension of Original Signature Requirement General Order 20-13 Extending GO-20-05 General Order 20-12 Allowing Temporary Suspension of Original Signature Requirement of Application for Admission to the Eastern District of Texas General Order 20-09 Regarding Extension and Modification of Prior General Orders General Order 20-06 Regarding Emergency Procedures Authorized by the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act General Order 20-05 Regarding District Court Procedure for Parties Not Represented by an Attorney. General Order 20-04 Regarding Targeted Visitor Restrictions Has Been Posted. General Order 20-03 Regarding COVID-19 Measures Has Been Posted.
Northern District of Texas	N.D. Tex. Second Amended Special Order 13-9 Amended Special Order 13-14 Second Amended Special Order 13-5 Continuation of trial settings to July 31, 2020 Amended Special Order No. 13-5 Continuation of trial settings and certain other matters to July 17, 2020 Amended Special Order No. 13-8 – Courthouse access restrictions established under Special Order Nos. 13-8 and 13-11 will remain in effect until further order of the Court. Special Order No. 13-17 Order regarding requirements for entry to the Wichita Falls courthouse during national pandemic emergency. Special Order No. 13-16 Order regarding court operations for the Abilene, Lubbock, and San Angelo Divisions. Special Order No. 13-15 Standing Rules for Courtroom Proceedings in the J. Marvin Jones Federal Building and Mary Lou Robinson Courthouse. Special Order No. 13-14 Order regarding requirements for entry to the Fort Worth courthouse during national pandemic emergency. Special Order No. 13-12 Supplemental order regarding access restrictions under the exigent circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Special Order No. 13-11 Order extending all continuances under Special Order Nos. 13-5 and 13-6 through May 31, 2020, except as otherwise specified in this Order. Special Order No. 13-5, Special Order No. 13-6, Special Order No. 13-7, Special Order No. 13-8, Special Order No. 13-9, and Special Order No.13-10 concerning Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Southern District of Texas	S.D. Tex. Matters Of Certain Administrative And Civil Forfeiture Proceedings Order On Sentencing Hearings During The COVID-19 National Emergency Order On Written Waivers Of Personal Appearances Under The CARES Act CARES Act Authorization For Video And Audio Conferencing In Criminal Proceedings Brownsville Division Special Orders Corpus Christi Division Special Orders Houston/Galveston Division Special Orders Laredo Division Special Orders McAllen Division Special Orders Victoria Division Special Orders Court Operations In The Brownsville Division Under The Exigent Circumstances Created By The COVID-19 Pandemic Court Operations In The Brownsville Division Under The Exigent Circumstances Created By The COVID-19 Pandemic Court Operations In The Corpus Christi And Victoria Divisions Under The Exigent Circumstances Created By The COVID-19 Pandemic Court Operations In The Corpus Christi And Victoria Divisions Under The Exigent Circumstances Created By The COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions On Visitors To The Houston And Galveston U.S. Courthouses During The COVID-19 Pandemic Court Operations In The Houston And Galveston Division Under The Exigent Circumstances Created By The COVID-19 Pandemic Court Operations In The Laredo Division Under The Exigent Circumstances Created By The COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions On Visitors To The Laredo U.S. Courthouse During The COVID-19 Pandemic Court Operations In The Laredo Division Under The Exigent Circumstances Created By The COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions On Visitors To The McAllen U.S. Courthouse During The COVID-19 Pandemic Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Updated March 12, 2020
Western District of Texas	W.D. Tex. October 14, 2020 -Ninth Supplemental Order Regarding Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the Covid-19 Pandemic September 21, 2020 -Eighth Supplemental Order Regarding Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the Covid-19 Pandemic August 6, 2020 -Seventh Supplemental Order Regarding Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the Covid-19 Pandemic August 13, 2020 – Fifth Supplemental Standing Order Regarding entry into the Albert Armendariz Sr. United States Courthouse (El Paso) due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic July 28, 2020 – Fourth Supplemental Standing Order Regarding entry into the Albert Armendariz Sr. United States Courthouse (El Paso) due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic July 15, 2020 – Standing Order Regarding Telephone or Video Teleconference Hearings in the San Antonio Division July 2, 2020 -Supplemental Order Regarding Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the Covid-19 Pandemic July 16, 2020 – Fifth Order Relating to entry into the United States Courthouse in Austin due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic June 25, 2020 – Order Regarding entry into the United States Courthouse in San Antonio due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic June 24, 2020 – Fourth Order Relating to entry into the United States Courthouse in Austin due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic June 24, 2020 – Third Standing Order Relating to entry into the Waco United States Courthouse due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic June 18, 2020 – Supplemental Order Regarding Court Operations under the Exigent Circumstances created by the COVID-19 Pandemic June 25, 2020 – Third Supplemental Standing Order Regarding entry into the Albert Armendariz Sr. United States Courthouse (El Paso) due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic June 11, 2020 – Order Relating to entry into the United States Courthouses in Midland, Pecos and Alpine, Texas due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic May 21, 2020 – Second Supplemental Standing Order Regarding entry into the Albert Armendariz Sr. United States Courthouse (El Paso) due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic May 13, 2020 – Second Standing Order Relating to entry into the Waco United States Courthouse due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic May 11, 2020 – Third Order Relating to entry into the United States Courthouse in Austin due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic May 8, 2020 – Supplemental Order Regarding Court Operations under the Exigent Circumstances created by the COVID-19 Pandemic April 27, 2020 – Order Extending Certain Statutory Deadlines for Administrative and Civil Forfeiture Proceedings April 15, 2020 – Supplemental Order Regarding Court Operations Under Exigent Circumstances Created by the Covid-19 Pandemic April 16, 2020 – Supplemental Standing Order Regarding entry into the Albert Armendariz Sr. United States Courthouse (El Paso) due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic April 16, 2020 – Order Regarding entry into the United States Courthouse in San Antonio due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic April 9, 2020 – Standing Order Regarding Post-Markman Patent Cases April 9, 2020 – Standing Order with Respect to all Cases with Upcoming Markman Hearing April 6, 2020 – Order Relating to entry into the United States Courthouse in San Antonio due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic April 7, 2020 – Order Relating to entry into the United States Courthouses in Midland, Pecos and Alpine, Texas due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic April 3, 2020 – Order Relating to entry into the United States Courthouse in Austin due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic March 30, 2020 – General Order Regarding Emergency Procedures Authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, H.R. 748, P.L. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281, (Cares Act) Including the Use of Video and Telephonic Conference for Various Criminal Events During the COVID-19 Emergency March 24, 2020 – Additional Order Regarding Sentencing Hearings Under the Exigent Circumstances created by the COVID-19 Pandemic March 24, 2020 – Amended Order Regarding Court Operations under the Exigent Circumstances created by the COVID-19 Pandemic March 24, 2020 – Standing Order Regarding Scheduled Hearings in Civil Cases March 20, 2020 – Order Regarding Court Operations under the Exigent Circumstances created by the COVID-19 Pandemic March 19, 2020 – Standing Order Regarding entry into the Albert Armendariz Sr. United States Courthouse (El Paso) due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic March 19, 2020 – Standing Order Regarding entry into the Waco United States Courthouse due to the Corona Virus/COVID-19 Pandemic March 16, 2020 – Additional Order Regarding Grand Jury Proceedings under the Exigent Circumstances created by the COVID-19 Pandemic March 13, 2020 – ORDER REGARDING COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC March 12, 2020 – Court Notice on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Austin El Paso Midland/Odessa and Pecos San Antonio Waco
SIXTH CIRCUIT	6^th Cir. General Order 20-32 In Re: Potter Stewart Courthouse Temporarily Closed to the Public until November 16, 2020. Notice Administrative Order June Court Session Information Notice April 7 COVID-19 and Court Operations COVID-19 Notice
Eastern District of Kentucky	E.D. Ky. General Order 20-18 – Court Operations Related to COVID-19 General Order 20-14 – Court Operations Related to COVID-19 General Order 20-10 – Court Operations Related to COVID-19 General Order 20-08 – Court Operations Related to COVID-19 General Order 20-07 – Court Operations Related to COVID-19 General Order 20-06 – Court Operations Related to COVID-19 General Order 20-05 – Court Operations Related to COVID-19 General Order 20-04 – Court Operations Related to COVID-19 General Order 20-03 – Court Operations Related to COVID-19 General Order 20-02 – Court Operations Related to COVID-19
Western District of Kentucky	W.D. Ky. GO 20-23 Suspending Fifth Supplemental Order Re Court Operations GO 20-11 Second Supplemental General Order Concerning Court Operations Related to COVID-19 General Order 2020-10 Extending Certain Statutory Deadlines for Administrative and Civil Judicial Asset Forfeiture Proceedings and Actions GO 20-09 Supplemental General Order Concerning Court Operations Related to COVID-19 General Order 2020-07 General Order 20-05 Authorizing Video/Telephone Conferences in Criminal Proceedings General Order 2020-04- Filing by Pro Se Litigants General Order 2020-03 – Court Operations Related to COVID-19 General Order 2020-02- Court Operations Related to COVID-19
Eastern District of Michigan	E.D. Mich. Administrative Order – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phased-in Recovery Plan and Extension of Temporary Procedures Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act — REVISED Administrative Order – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phased-in Recovery Plan and Extension of Temporary Procedures Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Administrative Order – Continued Pro Se Filings, The Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus Health Conditions Administrative Order – Grand Juries Administrative Order – Pro Se Filings The Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus Health Conditions Administrative Order – Limited Operations Due to COVID-19 Pandemic – Authorization To Use Video and Telephone Conferencing Administrative Order – Temporary Procedure for Motions to Extend Self-Report Dates and to Review Detention Orders Administrative Order – Misdemeanor Ticket Call During Period of Limited Court Operations Due to COVID-19 Administrative Order – Initial Appearances During Period of Limited Court Operations Due to COVID-19 Administrative Order – Court Operations Under The Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus Health Conditions News Advisory: U.S. District Court COVID-19 Update News Advisory: U.S. Courthouse in Detroit Closed to the public Administrative Order – Restrictions on Visitors To Eastern District of Michigan Courthouse Facilities Notice of Courthouse Visitor Restrictions
Western District of Michigan	W.D. Mich. UPDATE: Public Notice Regarding COVID-19 Last updated: May 15, 2020 UPDATE: Public Notice Regarding COVID-19 Last updated: April 29, 2020 COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS: Federal building access by appointment or court order only March 24 to April 14, 2020 UPDATE: Public Notice Regarding COVID-19 Public Notice Regarding COVID-19
Northern District of Ohio	N.D. Ohio Jury Trial Protocols Notice to Visitors re: Coronavirus General Order 2020-08-3 General Order 2020-06-2 Public Access to Remote Court Hearings Notice to Public Access Terminal Users
Southern District of Ohio	S.D. Ohio General Order 20-32 In Re: Temporary Closure to the Public of the Potter Stewart Courthouse General Order 20-31 In Re: Extension of General Order 20-27 General Order 20-30 In Re: Order of Partial Sequestration for all Jury Trials and Grand Jury Sessions General Order 20-27 In Re: Further Order Regarding Court Operations Under the Ongoing Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Amended General Order 20-21 regarding COVID-19 and Court Operations General Order 20-25 In Re: Further Order Regarding Court Operations Under the Ongoing Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 General Order 20-23 In Re: Further Order Regarding Court Operations:Jury Trials, In-Court Proceedings, Naturalizations and Grand Jury General Order 20-22 In Re: Provisional Admission to the Southern District of Ohio Bar General Order 20-21 In Re: Further Order Regarding Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 General Order 20-20 In Re: Further Order Regarding Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Amended General Order 20-10 In Re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Regarding Pro Hac Vice Applications General Order 20-17 In Re: Further Order Regarding Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 General Order 20-14 In Re: Re-Opening Of The Potter Stewart Courthouse General Order 20-12 In Re: Temporary Closure of the Potter Stewart Courthouse General Order 20-11 Regarding COVID-19 General Order 20-10 Regarding COVID-19 General Order 20-09 Regarding COVID-19 General Order 20-07A Regarding COVID-19 General Order 20-08 Regarding COVID-19 General Order 20-07 Pro Se procedures during the COVID-19 response General Order 20-05 in Response to COVID-19 OHSD Court Operations in Response to COVID-19 Coronavirus Announcement
Eastern District of Tennessee	E.D. Tenn. SO-20-13 in re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 SO-20-12 in re: Extensions of Time Set Forth in SO-20-06 and SO-20-09 Regarding Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 SO-20-11 in re: Extensions of Time Set Forth in SO-20-06 Regarding Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 SO-20-10 in re: Courtroom Access During COVID-19 Pandemic SO-20-09 in re: Suspension of Grand Jury Proceedings Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 SO-20-08 in re: Authorization for Video and Audio Teleconferencing During COVID-19 Pandemic Pursuant to the CARES Act SO-20-07 in re: CJA Panel Attorneys Interim Compensation During COVID-19 Pandemic SO-20-06 in re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19
Middle District of Tennessee	M.D. Tenn. Administrative Order No. 209 Seventh Amended – Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Administrative Order No. 209 Sixth Amended – Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Administrative Order No. 209 Fifth Amended – Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Administrative Order No. 209 Fourth Amended – Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Notice Regarding COVID-19 Procedures Implemented for the Safety of the Public, Parties and Attorneys Administrative Order No. 209-2 – Plan for Phased Approach to Resume Court Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic Building Access and Face Mask Notice Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) Administrative Order No. 209 Third Amended – Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Administrative Order No. 209 Second Amended – Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Administrative Order No. 209 – Order Clarifying First Amended Administrative Order No. 209 Administrative Order No. 209-1 Video Teleconferencing and Telephone Conferencing in Criminal Case Proceedings Due to Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Administrative Order No. 209 First Amended – Court Operations Under The Exigent Circumstances Created By COVID-19 Coronavirus – Public Notice: Limitations on Courthouse Access Coronavirus – Public Notice: Court Operations Coronavirus – Public Notice: Limitations on Courthouse Access Coronavirus – Naturalization Ceremonies Notice Administrative Order No. 209, Court Operations Under The Exigent Circumstances Created By COVID-19
Western District of Tennessee	W.D. Tenn. Jury Trials Continued Until After October 30 Jury Trials Continued Until After October 2 Jury Trials Continued Until After September 11 Jury Trials Continued Until After August 28 Court Protocols to Minimize COVID-19 Exposure Risk. Important message from the Clerk of Court regarding jury service during the COVID-19 pandemic Administrative Order 20-21 Proceedings Continued Until After May 30 Administrative Order 20-19 Proceedings Continued Until After May 1 Administrative Order 20-14 Closure of the Jackson, TN, Federal Courthouse Administrative Order 20-12 Civil and Criminal Proceedings Continued Adminstrative Order 20-11 Jury Trials Continued
SEVENTH CIRCUIT	7^th Cir. Coronavirus Covid-19 Public Emergency Order Concerning Face Masks/Coverings in Public Areas of Courthouses All cases scheduled for oral argument through August 31, 2020, will be argued by counsel either telephonically or by Zoom Video Communications. All cases scheduled for oral argument through June 30, 2020, will be argued by counsel either telephonically or by Zoom Video Communications. All cases scheduled for oral argument in May 2020, will be argued by counsel either telephonically or by Zoom Video Communications. Until further notice, paper copy requirements for electronically filed briefs, appendices and petitions for rehearing are suspended. Due to the emergency conditions presented by the COVID-19 virus, the court has decided to implement its Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). All FRAP Rule 33 mediations will be conducted by telephone until further notice.
Central District of Illinois	C.D. Ill. Seventh Amended General Order 20-01 concerning court operations under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19. Sixth Amended General Order 20-01. The Sixth Amended General Order extends the provisions of the Fifth Amended General Order 20-01 until December 31, 2020. Fourth Amended General Order 20-01 concerning court operations under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19 Third Amended General Order 20-01 concerning court operations under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19. Second Amended General Order 20-01 concerning court operations under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19 General Order 20-03 that implements videoconferencing and teleconferencing pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act. General Order 20-02 that temporarily allows non-incarcerated pro se litigants the option to submit filings via email when complying with the terms contained in the Order Amended General Order 20-01 concerning court operations under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19. General Order 20-01 concerning court operations under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19
Northern District of Illinois	N.D. Ill. SEVENTH AMENDED GENERAL ORDER 20-0012 OCTOBER 29, 2020 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Dirksen Courthouse COVID-19 Precautions Roszkowski Courthouse COVID-19 Precautions FOURTH AMENDED GENERAL ORDER 20-0012 MAY 26, 2020 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY THIRD AMENDED GENERAL ORDER 20-0012 April 24, 2020 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY ORDER 20-0012 March 30, 2020 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Amended General Order 20-03 Court Proceedings During COVID-19 Public Emergency SECOND AMENDED GENERAL ORDER 20-0012 March 30, 2020 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY AMENDED GENERAL ORDER 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY
Southern District of Illinois	S.D. Ill. 11/05/2020 – Notice re Closure of the East St. Louis and Benton Clerk’s Office to the Public 11/05/2020 – Fifth Amended Administrative Order 266 re Court Operations and Use of Video and Teleconferencing During COVID-19 Emergency 11/05/2020 – Fourth Amended Court Operations and Use of Video and Teleconferencing During COVID-19 Emergency 07/06/2020 – Second Amended Administrative Order 266 re Court Operations and Use of Video and Teleconferencing During COVID-19 Emergency 07/06/2020 – Public Notice Regarding Entrance to the Courthouse Under the Exigent Circumstances of COVID-19 06/04/2020 – Second Amended Administrative Order 266 re Court Operations and Use of Video and Teleconferencing During COVID-19 Emergency Public Notice Regarding Entrance to the Courthouse 05/13/2020 – First Amended Administrative Order 266 re Court Operations and Use of Video and Teleconferencing During COVID-19 Emergency April 1, 2020 – Handling Criminal Matters Under the Exigent Circumstances of COVID-19 April 1, 2020 – Court Operations Under the Exigent Cirumstances Created by the COVID-19 Virus March 30, 2020 – Authorization of Video and Teleconferencing pursuant to CARES Act & Public and Press Access March 23, 2020 – Handling Criminal Matters Under the Exigent Circumstances of COVID-19 March 21, 2020 – Court Operations Under the Exigent Cirumstances Created by the COVID-19 Virus Public Notice Regarding Entrance to the Courthouse Court Operations Under the Exigent Cirumstances Created by the COVID-19 Virus
Northern District of Indiana	N.D. Ind. General Order 2020-29 was issued on September 18, 2020, In Re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created By COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus (supplements General Orders 2020-05, 2020-06, 2020-07, 2020-10, 2020-14B, 2020-18 and 2020-20, and if differs, this Order supersedes and replaces same) General Order 2020-20 was issued on June 25, 2020, Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created By COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus (supplements 2020-05, 2020-06, 2020-07, 2020-10, 2020-14B and 2020-18 and, if differs, supersedes and replaces same) General Order 2020-18 was issued on June 1, 2020, Face Coverings or Masks in Public Area of Courthouses General Order 2020-14B was issued on May 18, 2020, Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus (extends 2020-05, 2020-06, 2020-07, and 2020-10 and if differs, this Order supersedes and replaces same) General Order 2020-14A was issued on May 12, 2020, Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus (extends 2020-05, 2020-06, 2020-07, and 2020-10 and if differs, this Order supersedes and replaces same) General Order 2020-10 was issued on April 9, 2020, Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus (extends 2020-05, 2020-06 and 2020-07 and if differs, this Order supersedes and replaces same)General Order 2020-10 was issued on April 9, 2020, Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus (extends 2020-05, 2020-06 and 2020-07 and if differs, this Order supersedes and replaces same) General Order 2020-09 was issued on April 6, 2020, Authorizing Media and Public Access to Video and Telephone Conference Proceedings Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus CLOSING OF COURT FACILITIES UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS Lafayette Office Closed INND Court Operations during COVID-19 Outbreak
Southern District of Indiana	S.D. Ind. General Order Re: Continued Court Operations and Resumption of Jury Trials Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus 8/24/2020 General Order Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus (Continued Jury Trials) 7/29/2020 General Order Re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus (Courthouses Reopening) 6/26/2020 General Order Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and the Related Coronavirus 6/26/2020 General Order Re: Face Coverings in Courthouses Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus 6/12/2020 General Order Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstance Created by COVID-19 and the Related Coronavirus 6/5/2020 General Order Re: Closure of Court Facilities to the Public Related to COVID-19 5/20/2020 General Order Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and the Related Coronavirus 5/12/2020 General Order Re: Continued Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and the Related Coronavirus 4/13/2020 General Order Re: Filing by Pro Se Litigants and Acceptance of Payments 3/24/2020General Order Re: COVID-19 – Court Proceedings, Courthouse Closures, Security Screening, and Probation 3/20/2020 General Order Re: Closure of Evansville Courthouse to the Public Related to COVID-19 3/18/2020 General Order Re: Closure of Court Facilities to the Public Related to COVID-19 3/18/2020 General Order Re: Court Operations Under Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus 3/13/2020 Frequently Asked Questions 3/20/2020
Eastern District of Wisconsin	E.D. Wis. General Order 20-18: UPDATED GENERAL ORDER REGARDING COVID-19 VIRUS PUBLIC EMERGENCY General Order 20-16: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS – GRAND JURY “SEQUESTRATION” NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO TELEPHONIC HEARINGS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK General Order 20-15: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS – MASK POLICY General Order 20-12: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS – GRAND JURY PROCEEDINGS General Order 20-11: UPDATED GENERAL ORDER REGARDING COVID-19 VIRUS PUBLIC EMERGENCY General Order 20-10: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS – GRAND JURY PROCEEDINGS General Order 20-9: UPDATED GENERAL ORDER REGARDING COVID-19 VIRUS PUBLIC EMERGENCY General Order 20-4: BUILDING CLOSURE UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS General Order 20-3: BUILDING SECURITY UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS General Order 20-2: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO TELEPHONIC HEARINGS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Western District of Wisconsin	W.D. Wis. Face Masks Required Administrative Order Regarding the Speedy Trial Act Public Notice Regarding Paper Filings and Payments Coronavirus Update Coronavirus Announcement
EIGHTH CIRCUIT	8^th Cir. UPDATE: Restricting Access to Eastern District of Missouri Courthouse 8th Circuit Court of Appeals – Coronavirus Notice
Eastern District of Arkansas	E.D. Ark. Administrative Order Eight – Court Operations During The COVID-19 Pandemic Administrative Order Seven – Court Operations During The COVID-19 Pandemic Administrative Order Six – Court Operations During The COVID-19 Pandemic Administrative Order Five – Court Operations During The Covid-19 Pandemic Administrative Order Four – Court Operations During The Covid-19 Pandemic Administrative Order Three – Court Operations During The Covid-19 Pandemic Administrative Order Two – Court Operations During The Covid-19 Pandemic Administrative Order – Court Operations During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Western District of Arkansas	W.D. Ark. Reduced Public Business Hours Administrative Orders – Court Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic and Courthouse Entry Restrictions Admin Order 2020-11 Admin Order 2020-10 Admin Order 2020-8 Admin Order 2020-7 Admin Order 2020-5 Admin Order 2020-4 Admin Order 2020-3 Admin Order 2020-2 Admin Order 2020-1
Northern District of Iowa	N.D. Iowa Practicing in a Pandemic. Administrative Orders on the Coronavirus.
Southern District of Iowa	S.D. Iowa Jury Trial Continuances September 8th, 2020 Jury Trial Continuances September 3rd, 2020 The CARES Act August 6th, 2020 COVID-19 Mask Requirement July 22nd, 2020 Trial Order April 8, 2020 Grand Jury Order March 31, 2020 The CARES Act March 30, 2020 Payments Order March 24, 2020 Hearings Order March 23, 2020 Grand Jury Order March 16, 2020 Trial Order March 16, 2020
District of Minnesota	D. Minn. 11/05/20 COVID-19 Press Release – Suspension of jury trials until December 31, 2020 11/05/20 Order No. 21 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations – UPDATES General Order No. 18 11/04/20 Order No. 20 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations – UPDATES General Order No. 18 09/25/20 Order No. 19 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations (CARES ACT extension) 08/27/20 Order No. 18 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations (court operations and scheduling updates) 08/20/20 Protocol for In Person Hearings 08/18/20 In Re: Entrance Protocol (updated 08/18/2020) 08/07/20 Draft Protocol for Jury Trials in the District of Minnesota (updated 10/01/2020) 06/26/20 COVID-19 Press Release – Update to Civil and Criminal Hearings 06/26/20 Order No. 17 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations – VACATED by General Order No. 18 on 08/27/20 06/25/20 Order No. 16 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations – VACATED by General Order No. 19 on 09/25/20 06/24/20 Order No. 15 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations (media and public access to remote court proceedings) 05/15/20 COVID-19 Press Release – General Order No. 14 05/15/20 COVID-19 Press Release – Face Mask Requirement 05/15/20 In Re: Use of Masks or Coverings in Public Areas of a U.S. Courthouse 05/15/20 Order No. 14 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations – VACATED by General Order No. 17 on 06/26/20 05/08/20 Order No. 13 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations (federal seizures process changes) 05/08/20 Order No. 12 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations (criminal defendant signatures) 04/22/20 Order No. 11 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations (consolidated guilty plea and sentencing process) 04/20/20 Order No. 10 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations (grand jury proceedings) 04/15/20 COVID-19 Response Update 04/15/20 Order No. 9 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations – VACATED by General Order No. 14 on 05/15/20 04/10/20 Order No. 8 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations (CJA interim vouchers) 04/03/20 Order No. 7 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations (pretrial process for motions to reconsider detention orders) 03/31/20 Order No. 6 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations – VACATED by General Order No. 15 on 06/24/20 03/31/20 COVID-19 Response Update 03/30/20 COVID-19 Response Update 03/30/20 Order No. 5 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations – VACATED by General Order No. 16 on 06/25/20 03/26/20 Order No. 4 In Re: Updated Guidance to Court Operations – VACATED by General Order No. 17 on 06/26/20 03/26/20 In Re: Entrance Protocol 03/26/20 COVID-19 Response Update 03/23/20 COVID-19 Response Update 03/19/20 Naturalization Ceremony Response 03/17/20 Additional COVID-19 Response 03/13/20 Notice Re: COVID-19 03/13/20 COVID-19 Update – Public Health Safety Precautions 03/13/20 COVID-19 Response Update 03/11/20 COVID-19 Response Update NEWS RELEASE – United States District Court for the District of Minnesota COVID-19 Response Update Entrance Protocols – COVID-19 COVID-19 Update: General Order No. 3 NEWS RELEASE – U.S. District Court – District of Minnesota COVID-19 Response Update COVID-19 Update: General Order No 2 District of Minnesota – COVID-19 News Release Notice Re: COVID-19 COVID-19 Update
Eastern District of Missouri	E.D. Mo. US District Court – Eastern MO Issues Continued Limits on In-Person Hearings and In-Person Clerk’s Office Business US District Court – Eastern MO Allows Limited Socially-Distanced Public Entry Into All District Courthouses U.S. District Court – Eastern MO Extends Remote Hearing and Limited Jury Trial Authorization Through November 27 U.S. District Court – Eastern MO Continues Limited In-Person Proceedings Status through September 7, Extends Speedy Trial Act Finding Thomas F. Eagleton Courthouse Reopening, Entry Limited to Lobby Except for Persons Necessary for In-Person Proceedings or by Agency Appointment U.S. District Court-Eastern MO Authorizes Limited Number of Jury Trials and In-Person Hearings, Extends Speedy Trial Act Waiver in Cases Where Necessary U.S. District Court – Eastern MO Publishes Revised Case Operations and Building Entry Standards U.S. District Court – Eastern MO Publishes Revised Case Operations and Building Entry Standards COVID-19 Information Center U.S. District Court – Eastern MO extends Jury Trial Suspension through July 5, 2020 Public Notice on Self-Represented Litigant Filings Updated Public Notice on Public Access to Teleconference Hearings USDC-EDMO issues Order expanding video and teleconferencing capabilities under CARES Act ACCESS TO MISSOURI – EASTERN COURTHOUSES LIMITED TO LOBBY ONLY, EXCEPT FOR ESSENTIAL HEARINGS OR SPECIFIC APPOINTMENTS U.S. DISTRICT COURT – EASTERN MO SUSPENDS IN-PERSON ADR REQUIREMENT, ALLOWS MOTIONS FOR OTHER RELIEF IN CIVIL CASES IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 U.S. DISTRICT COURT-EASTERN MO ANNOUNCES SUSPENSION OF JURY TRIALS THROUGH MAY, POSTPONEMENT OF ALL NON-ESSENTIAL IN-PERSON PROCEEDINGS UPDATE ON RESTRICTIONS ON VISITORS TO COURTHOUSES IN EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI FEDERAL COURT
Western District of Missouri	W.D. Mo. JUROR INFORMATION REGARDING CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) Administrative Order Regarding Entrance Protocols Superseding General Order Re: COVID-19 GENERAL ORDER REGARDING CRIMINAL CASE OPERATIONS DUE TO COVID-19 Superseding Modified MAP Attendance Requirements for Mediations Superseding General Order Re: COVID-19 General Order in Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
District of Nebraska	D. Neb. IN RE: JURY TRIAL CONTINUANCES DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS AND COVID-19 DISEASE IN RE: RESTRICTIONS ON COURTHOUSE ENTRY DUE TO COVID-19 IN RE: POLICY ON MANDATORY USE OF FACE COVERINGS IN RE: EXTENSION OF CONTINUANCES DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS AND COVID-19 DISEASE IN RE: CONTINUANCES DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS AND COVID-19 DISEASE EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 1, 2020 2020-07 IN RE: VIDEO TELECONFERENCING FOR CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS 2020-06 IN RE: CONTINUANCES DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS AND COVID-19 DISEASE EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 1, 2020 General Order No. 2020-05 IN RE: CONTINUANCES OF NON-JURY PROCEEDINGS DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS AND COVID-19 DISEASE General Order No. 2020-04 IN RE: CONTINUANCES DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS AND COVID-19 DISEASE General Order No. 2020-03 IN RE: NOVEL CORONAVIRUS AND COVID-19 DISEASE
District of North Dakota	D.N.D. Administrative Order re: COVID-19 Updated 10/27/2020 Face Coverings Required in Federal Courthouses Administrative Order re: COVID-19 Updated 6/10/2020 Administrative Order re: COVID-19 Updated 5/12/2020 Administrative Order re: COVID-19 Updated 4/20/2020 Administrative Order re: COVID-19 Updated 3/27/2020 Administrative Order re: COVID-19 Video Conferencing and Telephone Conferencing Administrative Order re: COVID-19
District of South Dakota	D.S.D. Second Amended Standing Order 20-08 – Renewed Standing Order 20-08 Second Renewed Standing Order 20-05 – Renewed Standing Order 20-05 Second Amended Standing Order 20-02 – Limited Access to Courthouses Under Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19/Coronavirus Amended Standing Order 20-08 Western Division – In the Matter of Scheduling Jury Trials in the Western Division Standing Order 20-08 Western Division – In the Matter of Scheduling Jury Trials in the Western Division Standing Order 20-03 ThirdAmended – Changes to Court Operations due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Renewed Standing Order 20-05 – Renewed Standing Order 20-05 Video Conference Hearings in Cases Due to COVID-19 Spread Standing Order 20-03 Second Amended – Changes to Court Operations due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) First Amended Standing Order 20-02 – Limited Access to Courthouses Under Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 Virus Video Conference Hearings In Cases Due to COVID-19 Response – Standing Order 20-05 FIRST AMENDED Standing Order 20-03 – Changes to Court Operations DUE TO COVID-19 Limited Access to Courthouses – COVID-19 Coronavirus Changes to Court Operations DUE TO COVID-19 Limited Access to Courthouses – COVID-19 Coronavirus Suspending the Policy for Signed Consents to Accompany Defense Motions to Continue Trials in Criminal Cases
NINTH CIRCUIT	9^th Cir. (06/29/20) Update to Operational Changes as of 6/29/20 Notice Regarding Changes in Operations as of 3/17/20 Order Regarding Building Closures as of 3/16/20 (03/12/20) The oral argument hearings scheduled for March 30 to April 3 in Seattle have been moved to Pasadena. There will be no oral argument hearings in Seattle that week. (03/12/20) We have limited staff in the courthouse due to the current public health crisis. We are asking that you email inquiries instead of calling the court during this time. Court staff will respond to you as soon as possible, likely within a few hours. The email address is: questions@ca9.uscourts.gov. Please include your case number and a telephone number in case court staff needs to reach you. (03/09/20) The Court has CANCELLED its en banc hearings and all non-case related meetings scheduled for the week of March 9th.
District of Alaska	D. Alaska Court operations within the District of Alaska are currently governed by the COVID-19 Recovering Operations Plan and the following Miscellaneous General Orders (MGO): MGO 20-11, MGO 20-12, MGO 20-13, MGO 20-17, MGO 20-18, MGO 20-19, MGO 20-20, MGO 20-21, MGO-22, MGO-23, MGO-24, MGO-26, MGO-27, MGO-28, MGO-29, MGO-32, and MGO-34. Standard COVID-19 Protocol for Appearing at the Courthouse COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Court Operations COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Court Operations MGO 20-19 Suspension of Courtesy Copies During COVID-19 Effective May 27, 2020 MGO 20-18 Face Covering Requirements During COVID-19 Effective May 27, 2020 MGO 20-17 Suspension of Court Proceedings Effective June 1, 2020 MGO 20-13 Suspension of Court Proceedings Effective May 1, 2020 MGO 20-12 Expedited Detention Hearing Procedures Effective April 7, 2020 MGO 20-11 Suspension of Court Proceedings Effective March 30, 2020 MGO 20-10 Suspension of Court Proceedings Effective March 22, 2020 MGO 20-09 CVB Hearings Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by Coronavirus Disease MGO 20-08 Suspension of Criminal Proceedings Effective March 18, 2020 Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by Coronavirus Disease Temporary General Order Regarding Restrictions on Visitors to the Courthouse
District of Arizona	D. Ariz. Please see the attached General Orders and Notice, regarding court operations under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19. General Order 20-12, General Order 20-15, General Order 20-16, General Order 20-17, General Order 20-18, General Order 20-19, General Order 20-20, General Order 20-25, General Order 20-26, General Order 20-27, General Order 20-30, General Order 20-35, General Order 20-36, and General Order 20-39.
Central District of California	C.D. Cal. General Order 20-12 In Re Coronavirus Public Emergency Order Concerning Reopening of the Southern Division (Supersedes, in part, General Order No. 20-09) General Order 20-09 In Re Coronavirus Public Emergency Order Concerning Phased Reopening of the Court (Supersedes Amended General Order No. 20-08) COVID-19 Notice (August 6, 2020) Use of Face Coverings in Court Facilities Phased Resumption of Operations Further Measures Taken in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19 Notice (March 21, 2020) Activation Of Continuity Of Operations Plan Protective Measures Taken In Response To Coronavirus Visitor Restrictions General Order 20-08 Amended In Re Coronavirus Public Emergency Order Concerning Phased Reopening of the Court (Supersedes General Order No. 20-05) Order Of The Chief Judge 20-078 Use of Face Coverings in Court Facilities Order Of The Chief Judge 20-044 Suspension Of Grand Juries Order Of The Chief Judge 20-043 Use Of Video And Telephonic Conference Technology In Certain Criminal Proceedings Order Of The Chief Judge 20-042 Activation Of Continuity Of Operations Plan COVID-19 Notice General Order 20-05 Jury Trials and Other Proceedings General Order 20-03 Access to Court Facilities
Eastern District of California	E.D. Cal. General Order 621 – Requirement to Wear Face Coverings in All Eastern District of California Federal Courthouses. General Order 618 – Further Extending Temporary Restrictions on Courthouse Access and In Court Hearings Until Further Notice. General Order 617 – Extending Temporary Restrictions on Courthouse Access and In Court Hearings. (Issued 04/17/2020) General Order 616 – Consent and Signature Requirements on Documents Filed in Criminal Actions During the COVID-19 Public Emergency. Additional Guidance on General Order 612 General Order 612 – Additional Temporary Restrictions on Courthouse Access and in Courthouse Hearings General Order 611 – Findings and Order as to Court Proceedings in Light of COVID-19, Also Known as Coronavirus. (Issued 03/17/2020) General Order 610 – Restrictions on visitors to Eastern District of California Courthouses (Issued 03/12/2020). Information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Court Operations and Restrictions.
Northern District of California	N.D. Cal. Safety Protocols for Northern District of California Courthouses (Updated October 1, 2020) Notice Regarding Press and Public Access to Court Hearings; Information on Observing Court Proceedings Held by Videoconference (Updated July 27, 2020) Notice Regarding General Orders, Court Operations, Santa Rita Jail, and Paper Filings During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (Updated July 23, 2020) General Order 77 In re: Provisional Modifications to Jury Plan due to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Safety Protocols for Northern District of California Courthouses (Effective June 1, 2020) Notice Regarding General Orders, Court Operations, Santa Rita Jail, and Paper Filings During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (Updated May 21, 2020) Notice Regarding General Orders, Court Operations, Santa Rita Jail, and Paper Filings During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (Updated April 6, 2020) General Order 73 (amended April 2, 2020) New General Orders 74 and 75 (effective March 30, 2020) Amended General Order 73; Additional Temporary Courthouse Closures and Consolidation of Essential Operations (Updated March 25, 2020) Important Notice Regarding COVID-19 and General Orders 72 and 73 (Updated March 16, 2020)
Southern District of California	S.D. Cal. Order of the Chief Judge #47: Extending Interim Safety Protocols for In-Person Court Proceedings Order of the Chief Judge #46: Extending Interim Safety Protocols for In-Person Court Proceedings Order of the Chief Judge #43: Extending COVID-19 Public Emergency Use of Video and Telephonic Conference Technology in Certain Criminal Proceedings Order of the Chief Judge #42: Extending Interim Safety Protocols for In-Person Court Proceedings Order of the Chief Judge #41: Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency Order of the Chief Judge #40: Proceedings During the Covid-19 Public Emergency Order of the Chief Judge #36: Adopting District Trial Reopening Plan Order of the Chief Judge #35: Extending Interim Safety Protocols for In-Person Court Proceedings Order of the Chief Judge #34: Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency Order of the Chief Judge #33: Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency Order of the Chief Judge #30: Proceedings During The COVID-19 Public Emergency Order of the Chief Judge #29: Interim Safety Protocols For In-Person Court Proceedings Order of the Chief Judge #28: Adopting Strategic Committee on Resumption of Regular Court Proceedings Notice of Coronavirus Reopening Measures Order of the Chief Judge #26: Criminal Case Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency Order of the Chief Judge #25: Face Coverings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency Order of the Chief Judge #24: Extending Suspension of Jury Trials and Other Proceedings during the COVID-19 Public Emergency Order of the Chief Judge #18-A: Suspension of Personal Appearances and In Person Filing In Civil Cases During the COVID-19 Public Emergency Order of the Chief Judge #18: Suspension of Jury Trials and Other Proceedings During the COVID-19 Public Emergency Order of the Chief Judge #17: Visitors Restrictions Information Regarding Coronavirus Disease (COVID 19) and Court Operations
District of Hawaii	D. Haw. Oct 13, 2020 Temporary General Order RE:Response to COVID-19 Aug 24, 2020 Temporary General Order RE:Response to COVID-19 Aug 13, 2020 Temporary General Order RE:Response to COVID-19 Aug 6, 2020 Plan For Resumption of Jury Trials in the District of Hawaii July 28, 2020 Temporary General Order RE:Response to COVID-19 June 24, 2020 Draft Plan For Resumption of Jury Trials June 01, 2020 Temporary General Order RE:District of Hawaii Response to COVID-19 General Guidelines for Jury Trials Commencing as of August 3, 2020 JUNE 01, 2020 TEMPORARY GENERAL ORDER REGARDING DISTRICT OF HAWAII RESPONSE TO COVID-19 EMERGENCY May 18, 2020 Civil Case Management Guidance April 16, 2020 Temporary General Order Regarding District of Hawaii Response to COVID-19 Emergency April 16, 2020 Temporary General Order Suspending Grand Juries in the District of Hawaii in Response to COVID-19 Emergency Instructions to Listen to a Hearing Telephonically Courthouse Access Request Form UPDATED March 23, 2020 TEMPORARY ORDER Regarding District OF Hawaii Response TO COVID-19 Emergency Order Regarding Entrance into Courthouse
District of Idaho	D. Idaho GO 367 re Cont. Court Operations and Reopening General Order 365 re Court Operations Cont. Court Operations in Response to COVID-19 Federal Courthouses Closed in Idaho General Order re Cares Act Provisions General Order re COVID-19 Federal Courthouse in Pocatello Closes General Order re COVID-19: All Courthouses Closed Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Court Operations Updated on Mar 16, 2020 3/13/2020 Court Operations & Information
District of Montana	D. Mont. Administrative Order 20-25 In Re: Precautionary Measures in Federal Courthouses during the COVID-19 Pandemic Administrative Order 20-21 In Re: Phased Resumption of Court Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic Administrative Order 20-18 extending existing COVID-19 restrictive measures through May 29, 2020 General Order 2020-17, the Clerk’s Office counters are closed to the public until further notice, to minimize personal interactions Order In Re: Public Access and Court Operations in Response to Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Emergency NOTICE REGARDING SUSPENSION OF CASH PAYMENTS U.S. Courts Restrict Access and Limit Operations in Response to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
District of Nevada	D. Nev. GENERAL ORDER 2020-08 IN RE: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT OF FACE COVERINGS FOR ACCESS TO THE COURTHOUSES DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS AMENDED TEMPORARY GENERAL ORDER 2020-04 IN RE: CLERK’S OFFICE CLOSURE AND FURTHER RESTRICTIONS ON COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS IN RE: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT OF FACE COVERINGS FOR ACCESS TO THE COURTHOUSES DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS NOTICE REGARDING TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF LOCAL RULE IC 2-1(c) General Order 2020-03 is amended as it relates to jury trials and each presiding judge will address any needed continuance of trials in their individual cases. TEMPORARY GENERAL ORDER 2020-05 IN RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR VIDEO AND TELEPHONE CONFERENCING UNDER THE CARES ACT AND THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS TEMPORARY GENERAL ORDER 2020-04 IN RE: CLERK’S OFFICE CLOSURE AND FURTHER RESTRICTIONS ON COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS TEMPORARY GENERAL ORDER 2020-03 IN RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS GENERAL ORDER 2020-02 IN RE: RESTRICTIONS ON VISITORS TO THE COURTHOUSE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS
District of Oregon	D. Or. 2020-8 Amended In Re Pro Se Filing by E-Mail in Response to COVID-19.pdf 2020-12 Second Amended In Re Court Operations in Response to COVID-19.pdf 2020-12 Amended In Re Court Operations in Response to COVID-19.pdf 2020-12 In Re Court Operations in Response to COVID-19.pdf 2020-9 In Re Court Operations in Response to COVID-19.pdf 2020-8 In Re Pro Se Filing by E-Mail in Response to COVID-19.pdf 2020-7 In Re Use of Video and Telephone Conferencing for Criminal Proceedings During COVID-19 Emergency 2020-5 In Re District Clerks Office Operations in Response to COVID-19 2020-4 In Re Court Operations In Response to COVID-19 Standing Order Issued March 13, 2020, Regarding Court Operations
Eastern District of Washington	E.D. Wash. Richland Courthouse and Federal Building Order 20-09 General Order 20-101-11– COVID-19 and Court Operations Richland Courthouse and Federal Building Order 20-08 William O. Douglas Federal Building FSC Order 20-12 General Order 20-101-10– COVID-19 and Court Operations Richland Courthouse and Federal Building Order 20-07 William O. Douglas Federal Building FSC Order 20-11 A message from Chief Judge Bastian regarding protective measures related to COVID-19. General Order 20-101-9– COVID-19 and Court Operations Richland Courthouse and Federal Building Order 20-06 William O. Douglas Federal Building FSC Order 20-10 General Order 20-101-8– COVID-19 and Court Operations William O. Douglas Federal Building FSC Order 20-09 Richland Courthouse and Federal Building FSC Order 20-01 William O. Douglas Federal Building FSC Order 20-08 Richland Courthouse and Federal Building Order 20-05 General Order 20-101-7– COVID-19 and Court Operations GENERAL ORDER NO. 20-101-6 – In Re: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) General Order 20-101-5– COVID-19 and Court Operations Richland Courthouse and Federal Building Order 20-02 General Order 20-101-4 Court Operations Under Exigent Circumstances created by COVID-19 TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS REGARDING ACCESS TO THE COURT: COVID-19 Response – Cancellation of Naturalization Ceremonies Through April 30, 2020
Western District of Washington	W.D. Wash. Court operations within the Western District of Washington are currently governed by General Order 15-20, General Order 14-20, General Order 13-20, General Order 12-20, General Order 11-20, General Order 10-20, General Order 09-20, General Order 08-20, General Order 07-20, General Order 04-20, General Order 03-20 and General Order 02-20. UPDATED on 10/02/20: General Orders re Court Operations and COVID-19 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Court Operations COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Court Operations UPDATED on 5/13/20: General Orders re Court Operations and COVID-19 Temporary Change in Requirement for Courtesy Copies for Judges COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Court Operations UPDATED on 4/13/20: General Orders re Court Operations and COVID-19 General Order 08-20 , General Order 07-20 , General Order 04-20 , General Order 03-20 and General Order 02-20 UPDATED on 3/30/20: General Order re Court Operations and COVID-19 Information Re Coronavirus Disease and Court Operations Press Release and General Order re Court Operations and COVID-19
District of Guam	D. Guam IN RE: DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM CONDITION OF READINESS (CCOR) 1 IN RESPONSE TO COVID 19 OUTBREAK IN RE: DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM CONDITION OF READINESS (CCOR) 1 IN RESPONSE TO COVID 19 OUTBREAK IN RE: DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM CONDITION OF READINESS (CCOR) 1 IN RESPONSE TO COVID 19 OUTBREAK IN RE: DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM CONDITION OF READINESS (CCOR) 1 IN RESPONSE TO COVID 19 OUTBREAK (extension to September 28, 2020) In Re District Court of Guam Condition of Readiness (CCOR) 1 IN RESPONSE TO COVID 19 OUTBREAK (extension to September 21, 2020) IN RE: DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM CONDITION OF READINESS (CCOR) 1 in Response to COVID 19 OUTBREAK IN RE: DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM CONDITION OF READINESS (CCOR) 1 in Response to COVID 19 OUTBREAK IN RE: DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM CONDITION OF READINESS (CCOR) I in Response to COVID 19 OUTBREAK IN RE: COURT CLOSURE IN RE: DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM CONDITION OF READINESS (CCOR) 3 in Response to COVID 19 OUTBREAK GENERAL ORDER NO. 20-0030 In Re: District Court of Guam Condition of Readiness (CCOR) 2 in Response to Covid-19 Outbreak In Re: District Court of Guam Court Operations in Response to Covid-19 Outbreak In Re: District Court of Guam Court Operations in Response to Covid-19 Outbreak In Re: District Court of Guam Court Operations in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak IN RE: DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM COURT OPERATIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN RE: DISTRICT COURT OF GUAM COURT OPERATIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN RE: CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (“CARES ACT”) AUTHORIZATION FOR VIDEO AND AUDIO CONFERENCING IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS In re: District Court of Guam Court Operations in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak In re: Court Operations in Response to COVID-19 IN RE GENERAL ORDER EXTENDING CERTAIN DEADLINES General Order 20-0008 In re: Court Operations in Response to COVID-19 General Order 20-0009 In re: Courthouse Entry Protocol in Response to COVID-19
District of the Northern Mariana Islands	D.N. Mar. I. Court Resumes Regular Business Hours Court Operations with Limited Court Proceedings General Order No. 20-00005 Court Closure with Limited Court Proceedings due to COVID-19. Court Closure with Limited Court Proceedings – Posted: 04/03/2020 CARES Act Authorization for Video and Audio Conferencing Court Closure with Limited Court Proceedings Limited Court Proceedings and Clerk’s Office Operations
TENTH CIRCUIT	10^th Cir. COVID-19 Pandemic Continues to Affect Court Operations Operational Response to COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated October 26, 2020) Operational Response to COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated June 12, 2020) Operational Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Byron White United States Courthouse Closed to the General Public, and Paper-Copy Rules Suspended Tenth Circuit Oral Arguments Scheduled for April and May 2020 Operational Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Byron White United States Courthouse Closed to the General Public, and Paper-Copy Rules Suspended
District of Colorado	D. Colo. General Order 2020-19: COURT OPERATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC JURY TRIAL PROTOCOLS General Order 2020-10: COURT OPERATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC General Order 2020-9: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 General Order 2020-8: CONTINUATION OF JURY TRIALS THROUGH JULY 6, 2020 General Order 2020-7: COMPASSIONATE RELEASE UNDER SECTION 603(b) OF THE FIRST STEP ACT OF 2018 General Order 2020-6: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 General Order 2020-5: Electronic Transmission of Bond Reports General Order 2020-4: CARES ACT FINDINGS REGARDING CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS General Order 2020-3: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 General Order 2020-2: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 General Order 2020-1: COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS REGARDING ENTRANCE TO COURTHOUSES OR COURTROOMS
District of Kansas	D. Kan. Revised Transition Plan for Civil and Criminal Hearings During Pandemic (20-11) (Amended on September 1, 2020) Transition Plan for Civil and Criminal Hearings During Pandemic (20-10) (Superseded by No. 20-11) Administrative Order 2020-10 In Re: Transition Plan for Civil and Criminal Hearings During Pandemic. Administrative Order 2020-9 In Re: Consent and Signature on Documents Filed in Criminal Actions During the COVID-19 Public Emergency COVID-Information guidelines for all those visiting the courthouses in Kansas City, Topeka and Wichita Notice Regarding Public and Media Access to Video and Teleconference Hearings Due to COVID-19 (20-6) Grand Jury Proceedings Due to COVID-19 (No. 20-5) Criminal Case Operations Due to COVID-19 Response (No. 20-4) Criminal Hearings and Trials Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus Health Conditions (No. 20-3) Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19 Disease (No. 20-2) Consent to Appear by Video Conference or Telephone Conference Continuity of Operations Plan: Pandemic/Infectious Disease Outbreak
District of New Mexico	D.N.M. COVID-19 Temporary Administrative Procedures Manual. Supplementing Administrative Order 20-MC-04-17 (20-MC-04-19) In the Matter of Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 (Updated) (20-MC-04-17)Supersedes 20-MC-04-15 In the Matter of the Closure of the Pete V. Domenici U.S. Courthouse (20-MC-04-16) Temporary Closure of Pete V. Domenici Courthouse (Press Release) COVID-19 Temporary Administrative Procedures Manual In the Matter of Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 (20-MC-04-15) Community Support for COVID-19 (News & Announcement) In the Matter of Video and Teleconferences in Criminal Proceedings Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (20-MC-04-12) In the Matter of Release of Pretrial Services Bond Report to Parties in Criminal Cases (20-MC-04-10) In the Matter of Court Operations in Light of the Coronavirus Outbreak (20-MC-04-9) In the Matter of Safety Measures in Light of the Coronavirus Outbreak (20-MC-04-8)
Eastern District of Oklahoma	E.D. Okla. General Order 20-24 dated September 25, 2020 re Reauthorization of Video Teleconferencing or Telephone Conferencing of Certain Criminal Proceedings Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act General Order 20-21 dated August 21, 2020 re Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 General Order 20-18 dated August 3, 2020 re jury trials, grand jury proceedings and naturalization ceremonies General Order 20-14 dated June 24, 2020 Amendng GO 20-11 Amending GO 20-11 re Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 General Order 20-12 dated May 18, 2020 re the use of face coverings or masks in the courthouse during COVID-19 pandemic. General Order 20-11 dated April 30, 2020 Amends General Order 20-9, continuing jury trials and naturalization proceedings through July 6, 2020. Grand Jury sessions will resume June 9, 2020 with precautionary screening, social distancing and personal protective equipment measures. General Order 20-09 dated April 6, 2020 amends General Order 20-6, continuing all jury trials, grand jury sessions and naturalization ceremonies scheduled to commence now through June 1, 2020. General Order 20-08 dated April 1, 2020 provides for video and/or telephonic conferencing of certain criminal proceedings under the Corona Virus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.General Order 20-07 dated March 17, 2020 grants authorization for the U.S. Marshals Service to monitor court access by persons in custody.General Order 20-06 dated March 16, 2020 references court operations under the exigent circumstances created by COVID-19.General Order 20-05 dated March 16, 2020 references restrictions on visitors to the courthouse.
Northern District of Oklahoma	N.D. Okla. General Order 20-35 In re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the Novel Coronavirus and Associated Disease (COVID-19) General Order 20-30 In re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the Novel Coronavirus and Associated Disease (COVID-19) General Order 20-24 In re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the Novel Coronavirus and Associated Disease (COVID-19) General Order 20-21 In re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the Novel Coronavirus and Associated Disease (COVID-19) General Order 20-18 In re: Court Operations under the Exigent Circumstances created by the Novel Coronavirus and Associated Disease (COVID-19) General Order 20-13 In re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the Novel Coronavirus and Associated Disease (COVID-19) General Order 20-11 In Re: Expanded Use of Electronic Signatures Due to the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 General Order 20-10 In Re: Court Operations under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the Novel Coronavirus and Associated Disease (COVID-19) (This General Order amends and supersedes General Order 20-06) General Order 20-09 In Re: Court Operations under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 General Order 20-07 In re: Video Teleconferencing or Telephone Conferencing of Certain Criminal Proceedings Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act General Order 20-06 In re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the Novel Coronavirus and Associated Disease (COVID-19) General Order 20-05 In re: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the Novel Coronavirus and Associated Disease (COVID-19)
Western District of Oklahoma	W.D. Okla. Information on COVID-19 and Court Operations General Order 20-15, Requirement to Wear Face Coverings When in the Federal Courthouses in the Western District of Oklahoma Information on COVID-19 and Court Operations Information on COVID-19 and Court Operations In Re Service Of Process By The United States Marshals Service And Suspension Of Grand Jury Sessions And Jury Trials In Re Effect Of Coronavirus Disease On Entrance Into Courthouses In The Western District Of Oklahoma In Re Effect Of Coronavirus Disease On Court Operations
District of Utah	D. Utah Under General Order 20-030, the Salt Lake City Courthouse will remain in “Phase 1” of the court’s phased reopening plan. All civil jury trials are continued through February 1, 2021. General Order 20-030. On September 1, 2020, under General Order 20-026, the Court transitioned to Phase 1 operations consistent with the procedures outlined in General Order 20-017. Please consult the court’s Resumption of Court Operations webpage for more information. General Order 20-017, members of the public and of the bar are encouraged to come to the courthouse only as necessary for official court-related activities, including filing documents that cannot be submitted electronically. IN THE MATTER OF COURT PROCEEDINGS AND COURT OPERATIONS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC General Order 20-009, IN THE MATTER OF COURT PROCEEDINGS AND COURT OPERATIONS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC General Order 20-008, regarding restrictions on visitors to the courthouse General Order 20-009, postponing most civil and criminal proceedings and modifying court operations General Order 20-010, modifying court operations for some criminal proceedings and offender supervision until at least May 1, 2020 District of Utah Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Response Plan
District of Wyoming	D. Wyo. IN THE MATTER OF: RESTRICTIONS ON COURTHOUSE ENTRY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) NOTICE OF ADJUSTED HOURS IN THE MATTER OF: VACATING OF CIVIL TRIALS PRIOR TO JUNE1, 2020, DUE TO PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS CAUSED BY THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – March 20, 2020 IN THE MATTER OF: RESTRICTIONS ON COURTHOUSE ENTRY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – March 16, 2020 Impact of COVID-19 on Court Operations
ELEVENTH CIRCUIT	11^th Cir. Eleventh Circuit General Order No. 46 The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated General Order No. 44 and issued General Order No. 46 – Requirements to Enter Court Facilities and Temporary Suspension of Paper Filing Requirements Eleventh Circuit General Order No. 45 – Oral Arguments By Audio or Teleconferencing Eleventh Circuit General Order No. 44 – Restrictions on Visitors to the Court and Temporary Suspension of Paper Filing Requirements Notice of Restricted Access to the Tuttle Courthouse and Godbold Federal Building
Middle District of Alabama	M.D. Ala. General Order 3910-07 IN RE: Use of Face Masks in Courthouses. Civil Misc. No. 2:20-mc-03910-ECM, entered June 16, 2020. General Order 39-06 IN RE: Use of Face Masks in Courthouses General Order 3910-05 IN RE: Public Access to Video or Teleconference Hearings General Order 3910-05 IN RE: Public Access to Video or Teleconference Hearings. General Order 3910-04 IN RE: Criminal Proceedings by Video or Audio Conference, Civil Misc. No. 2:20-mc-00391-ECM, entered March 30, 2020 General Order 3910-03 IN RE: Restrictions on Visitors to the Court and Temporary Suspension of Paper Filing Requirements, General Order 3910-02 IN RE: Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus General Order 3910-01 IN RE: Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouse,
Northern District of Alabama	N.D. Ala. Protection and Safety of the General Public, Hugo L. Black U.S. Courthouse, COVID-19 Pandemic General Order 20-0008 Effective June 17, 2020 – Regarding the Requirement of Face Covering in the Hugo L. Black United States Courthouse and the Robert S. Vance Federal Building and United States Courthouse General Order 20-0009 Effective June 17, 2020 General Order 20-0007 General Order 20-0006 General Order 2020-04 Effective April 13, 2020 COVID-19 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) General Order Regarding Restrictions on Visitors to Courthouses effective March 11, 2020
Southern District of Alabama	S.D. Ala. UPDATE: COVID-19 Screening Procedures COVID-19 Screening Procedures General Order Re: COVID-19 Information Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and United States District Court
Middle District of Florida	M.D. Fla. Coronavirus and Email Filing Information Administrative order under the CARES Act concerning a court’s authority to conduct some criminal proceedings by video or audio conference. ORDER: Restrictions on Visitors to the Federal Courthouses in the Middle District of Florida(link is external)
Northern District of Florida	N.D. Fla. A complete list of the measures taken can be found in the Administrative Order issued on August 12th, 2020. A complete list of the measures taken can be found in the Administrative Order issued on May 7th, 2020 Administrative Order of March 23rd, 2020 COVID-19 Public Notice COVID-19 Contact Information – Gainesville COVID-19 Contact Information – Panama City COVID-19 Contact Information – Pensacola COVID-19 Contact Information – Tallahassee
Southern District of Florida	S.D. Fla. Administrative Order 2020-76 Coronavirus Public Emergency – Seventh Order Concerning Jury Trials and Other Proceedings Administrative Order 2020-53 Coronavirus Public Emergency – Sixth Order Concerning Jury Trials and Other Proceedings Administrative Order 2020-41 Coronavirus Public Emergency – Fifth Order Concerning Jury Trials and Other Proceedings Notice/Requirements Regarding Public Access Administrative Order 2020-33 Coronavirus Public Emergency – Fourth Order Concerning Jury Trials and Other Proceedings Notice to Counsel – West Palm Beach Administrative Order 2020-24 Coronavirus Public Emergency – Third Order Concerning Jury Trials and Other Proceedings Administrative Order 2020-22 Coronavirus Public Emergency – Order Concerning Grand Jury Sessions Administrative Order 2020-23 Coronavirus Public Emergency – CARES Act Administrative Order 2020-20 Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created By COVID-19 and Related Coronavirus Administrative Order 2020-18 Coronavirus Public Emergency Order Concerning Jury Trials and Other Proceedings Important Information Concerning SDFL Courthouse Access and COVID-19
Middle District of Georgia	M.D. Ga. Bond Payment Information during COVID-19 Standing Order 2020-12, In re COVID-19 Extension of Jury Trial Moratorium through January 3, 2021 (10/08/2020) Standing Order 2020-10, In re COVID-19 Extension of Jury Trial Moratorium through October 19 (08/21/2020) AMENDED standing Order 2020-09, In re COVID-19 Reopening Entrance Requirements (08/13/2020) Standing Order 2020-09, In re COVID-19 Reopening Entrance Requirements (07/06/2020) Standing Order 2020-08, In re COVID-19 Extension of Jury Trial Moratorium through September 13 (07/01/2020) Connection Information for Public/Media Access to Hearings Standing Order 2020-07, In re COVID-19 Extension of Jury Trial Moratorium Temporary Changes to Procedures in Criminal Cases Time Periods in General Order 20-01 Extended Through May 15, 2020 Entry Restrictions at all Northern District Courthouses: Expanded to Include Any International Travel Within the Last 14 Days Standing Order 2020-03, In re: CARES Act Authority to Conduct Criminal Proceedings by Video and/or Teleconference Standing Order 2020-02, In re: COVID-19 Operations (03/20/2020) Standing Order 2020-01, In re: COVID-19 Public Health & Safety
Northern District of Georgia	N.D. Ga. Time Periods in General Order 20-01 Further Extended Through January 3, 2021 Entry Restrictions and Requirement to Wear Face Coverings in Northern District Courthouses Now in Effect Time Periods in General Order 20-01 Further Extended Through July 3, 2020 Time Periods in General Order 20-01 Further Extended Through May 29, 2020 Public Access to Proceedings Conducted by Video Conferencing and Telephone Conferencing Temporary Closure of the Rome and Gainesville Public Counters Temporary Procedures Now Available for Electronic Filing of Sealed Documents by Attorneys in Criminal Matters Temporary Changes to Procedures in Criminal Cases Time Periods in General Order 20-01 Extended Through May 15, 2020 Entry Restrictions at all Northern District Courthouses: Expanded to Include Any International Travel Within the Last 14 Days Rome Courthouse to Re-Open March 24, 2020 with Additional Entry Restrictions Entry Restrictions at all Northern District Courthouses: Expanded to Include Any International Travel Within the Last 14 Days GENERAL ORDER IN RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS
Southern District of Georgia	S.D. Ga. Standing Order Regarding In-Person Hearings Before Judge R. Stan Baker In Light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Standing Order MC 120-8 in re the Criminal Case Docket Standing Order MC 120-7 in re Criminal Hearings and the Signing of Documents Standing Order MC 120-5 in re the CARES Act (H.R. 748) and the Continued Operations of the Court Standing Order MC 120-4 in re the Continued Operations of the Court
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT	D.C. Cir. Standing Order – In re: Court Operations in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic Notice – Visitors Required to Take Temperature Before Entering Courthouse and Annex Notice – Facial Mask or Face Covering Required for Entry Standing Order – In Re: Use Of Face Coverings Or Masks In Public Areas Of The E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse And The William B. Bryant Annex During COVID-19 Pandemic Standing Order – In re: Paper Copies of Electronic Filings in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic Notice – Federal Records Center Announces Closures Notice – Update to Pro Se Filing Requirements in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic Standing Order – In re: Court Operations in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic Notice to Attorneys Presenting Argument or Attending Oral Arguments Notice – Restricted Access to Courthouse Coronavirus Precautions – Stream Live Audio Remotely
District of Columbia	D.D.C. COVID-19 Standing Order 20-89: Fifth extension of postponed jury trials due to ongoing exigent circumstances caused by COVID-19 Pandemic (November 6, 2020) COVID-19 Continuity of Operations Plan for COVID-19 Pandemic (with Appendices) Link to Updated Appendix 7 (October 27, 2020) COVID-19 Continuity of Operations Plan for COVID-19 Pandemic (with Appendices) Link to Updated Appendix 7 (September 11, 2020) Court Operations: Transition to Phase 2 Beginning September 14, 2020 (September 11, 2020) COVID-19 Continuity of Operations Plan for COVID-19 Pandemic (with Appendices) Link to Updated Appendix 8 (August 10, 2020) Courthouse Visitor Entry Requirements: Temperature Check and Face Mask (August 10, 2020) COVID-19 Standing Order 20-68: Fourth further extension of postponed court proceedings due to ongoing exigent circumstances caused by COVID-19 pandemic (August 10, 2020) COVID-19 Continuity of Operations Plan for COVID-19 Pandemic (with Appendices) (July 15, 2020) COVID-19 Public Summary of COOP Plan (July 15, 2020) COVID-19 Standing Order 20-62: Third Further Extension of Postponed Court Proceedings Due to Ongoing Exigent Circumstances Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic (July 9, 2020) COVID-19 Standing Order 20-29: Extension of Postponed Court Proceedings (May 26. 2020) COVID-19 Standing Order 20-26: Face Coverings or Masks (April 27, 2020) COVID-19 Standing Order 20-20: Public and Media Access to Judicial Proceedings during COVID-19 Pandemic (April 8, 2020) COVID-19 Standing Order 20-19: Extension of Postponed Court Proceedings (April 2, 2020) COVID-19 Standing Order 20-18: Suspension of Process Service by U.S. Marshals Service (March 31, 2020) COVID-19 Standing Order 20-17: Use of Teleconferencing and Videoconferencing (March 30, 2020) COVID-19 Standing Order 20-12: Interim Voucher for CJA (March 23, 2020) COVID-19 Standing Order 20-9: Court Operations (March 17, 2020) COVID-19 Standing Order 20-8: Entrance Protocols (March 13, 2020) Notice – Restricted Access to Courthouse (March 12, 2020)