Northern District of California Closes Courthouses, Puts Off New Trials Until at Least May
The court issued two general orders Monday that said the court will decide civil matters on the papers and conduct any necessary hearings via telephone or video conference, as six Bay Area counties were set to "shelter in place" through April 7.
March 17, 2020 at 01:08 AM
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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has closed all courthouses to the public and suspended civil and criminal trials until May 1.
The court issued two general orders Monday signed by Chief Judge Phyllis Hamilton on the same day six Bay Area counties demanded residents "shelter in place" to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Hamilton's orders also said the court will decide civil matters on the papers and conduct any necessary hearings via telephone or video conference.
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