UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT
INRE: GENERAL ORDER
COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT
CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has declared a national emergency and the
Governor of the State of Connecticut has declared a public health emergency throughout the
State;
AND
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised people to take
precautions in light of the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) outbreak, and has noted that the best
way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus;
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, effective immediately, that until further order of the Court:
1) All compliance review hearings are suspended until further order of the Court;
2) All attorney admission ceremonies are suspended until further order of the Court;
and
3) U.S. Probation will conduct interviews with defendants via videoconference; any
defendant who prefers to be interviewed in person should file a motion to
continue his or her sentencing for at least 30 days.
The District of Connecticut courthouses remain open for business. Staff in the
Clerk's Office are available by telephone, mail will be received, and intake desks remain
open for filings. Electronic filings may still be made through the CM/ECF system. The
public is encouraged to continue utilizing Court services while following all applicable
public health guidelines.
SO ORDERED:
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/s/ Stefan R. Underhill
Bridgeport, CT StMan R. Underhill
Chief United States District Judge
