UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF COLORADO
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS DISTRICT COURT GENERAL ORDER
REGARDING ENTRANCE TO 2020-1
COURTHOUSES OR COURTROOMS
Visitor Restrictions
The United States District Court for the District of Colorado announces entry restrictions
for visitors to courthouses or courtrooms in the District as a result of the COVID-19 virus
(coronavirus) outbreak.
Effective immediately, the following persons shall not enter any District of Colorado
courthouse located in Denver or any courtroom located in Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, or
Durango:
• Persons who have traveled in the last fourteen days to any of the following countries
or regions:
China
Europe (with the exception of Great Britain)
Iran
Japan
South Korea
Any other country for which the CDC has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice
(This list may be updated as further guidance is received.)
• Persons who reside or who have had close contact with someone who has traveled to
any of those countries within the last fourteen days;
• Persons who have been asked to self-quarantine by any doctor, hospital, or health
agency;
• Persons who have been diagnosed with, or have had direct contact with, anyone who
has been diagnosed with COVID-19; and
• Persons with apparent symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, severe cough, or
shortness of breath.
Anyone attempting to enter in violation of these protocols will be denied entry by a Court
Security Officer or Deputy United States Marshal.
What to do if you are denied access to a District of Colorado Courthouse or Courtroom:
• If you are represented by an attorney, please contact your attorney;
• If you are an attorney and you are scheduled to appear in court before a judge,
please contact the chambers of the presiding judge;
• If you are scheduled to meet with a Pretrial Services Officer or a Probation
Officer, please contact the Probation Office at (303) 844-5424;
• If you are a juror or prospective juror, please contact the Jury Department at
(303)-844-3924; and
• For other District Court matters, please contact the Clerk's Office of the U.S.
District Court at (303) 844-3433.
Dated at Denver, Colorado this 13th day of March, 2020.
BY THE COURT:
____________________________
PHILIP A. BRIMMER
Chief United States District Judge
