New jury trials will resume in San Bernardino County courts effective Tuesday, February 16. California State University intern LaVickie Patterson has information about safety protocols to keep jurors safe while inside the court…
The San Bernardino County court system will follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with state and local public health orders, to ensure the safety of all court users. Safety protocols include:
- Limiting the number of jurors called in at one time;
- Enforcing social distancing during the entire jury process;
- Face masks required at all times;
- Increased cleaning and sanitation;
- Required health screenings;
- Fewer trials in session at one time;
- Use of off-site and on-site alternative locations for jury pooling at every location.
As a reminder, do not come into any court location if you have COVID-19, have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, feel ill, or have been asked to quarantine by a healthcare professional.
