Connecticut Courthouses Gear to Open in 3 Communities as Some Lawyers Express Safety Concerns
The state judicial branch has announced three courthouses will reopen for business on a limited basis, beginning Monday.
June 02, 2020 at 03:18 PM
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The Connecticut Judicial Branch has announced a partial Monday reopening of Superior Court courthouses in Middletown, Torrington and Rockville, but some attorneys in those communities say it's still too early to open for business during the current health pandemic.
Even though employees and visitors will have strict rules related to wearing masks and social distancing, longtime Torrington attorney Audrey Blondin questions the wisdom of opening the courthouses at this time.
"I have a master's degree in public health, and I'm over 65, and I'm particularly concerned," said Blondin, who has run the Blondin Law Office around the corner from the courthouse for four decades. "The majority of lawyers in Torrington are older. I'm concerned about the safety aspect. You might still be able to get the virus from what is circulating in the air."
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