Justice of the Peace

 Justice Courts will be following the guidelines listed below:

Changes to In-Person Court Practices 

In the interest of public safety, certain limitations and changes in court practices are necessary.

To maintain social distancing and to ensure the health and safety of participants:

• Entry into the courthouse is limited to attorneys, plaintiffs, defendants, victims, witnesses and other necessary persons.
• Additionally, court security does not allow backpacks, briefcases, purses, etc. in the courthouse.
• Please bring to court your ID and essential paperwork, only.
• You may be required to wait outside the building while still maintaining social distancing,
• Once you enter the building you will be required to follow social distancing guidelines.
• You are required to wear a mask or other face covering in the courthouse. A mask will not be provided by the court.
• You maybe required to submit to body temperature screening.
• If you are high-risk category and wish to avoid public areas, notify the court at least 5 business days prior to your hearing and provide medical documentation. Other arrangements will be made for you to meet court requirements.

If you refuse to cooperate with the new court practices, you will not be allowed to enter or remain in the courthouse. 

You are required to notify the court prior to appearing at the courthouse, of any COVID-19 diagnosis, symptoms, or expose notification by public health authorities and to make alternative arrangements to attend proceedings.