Case 1:20-mc-00004 Document 42 Filed 12/03/20 Page 1 of 1
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO
IN THE MATTER OF:
SUSPENDING GRAND JURY PROCEEDINGS 20-MC-00004-42
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
WHEREAS, the Court recognizes that the steadily rising number of COVID-19 cases in
the State of New Mexico and surrounding areas has the potential to adversely affect those who
enter any of the federal courthouses within the District of New Mexico.
WHEREAS, the recent State of New Mexico Public Health Emergency Order dated
November 13, 2020, authorized and approved by the Governor of New Mexico implementing
travel restrictions and closing restaurants except for takeout orders, creates logistical challenges
for grand jurors who live more than 100 miles from Albuquerque or Las Cruces from being able
to report for jury duty.
WHEREAS, this Court has suspended all civil and criminal jury trials in the District of
New Mexico through January 4, 2021, the Supreme Court of the State of New Mexico has
suspended all civil and criminal jury trials in the State Courts in New Mexico for the remainder
of 2020, and the United States Districts Courts for the Districts of Arizona, Utah, Colorado,
Kansas and West Texas have or will soon likewise suspend all civil and criminal jury trials for
the remainder of 2020.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that effective immediately all grand jury proceedings in
the District of New Mexico are SUSPENDED until January 4, 2021.
FOR THE COURT:
______________________________________
WILLIAM P. JOHNSON
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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1:20-mc-00004 Administrative Orders
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