Case 1:20-mc-00004 Document 50 Filed 12/21/20 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-00004-50
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
This Order supersedes Administrative Order 20-MC-00004-42.
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
December 2, 2020, authorized and approved by the Governor of New Mexico implementing
travel and dining restrictions, 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 31, 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 through the end of
January 2021, and the United States Districts Courts for the Districts of Utah, Colorado, and
West Texas have or will soon likewise suspend all civil and criminal jury trials at least through
the end of January 2021.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that effective immediately all grand jury proceedings in
the District of New Mexico are SUSPENDED through January 31, 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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