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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO
IN THE MATTER OF:
SUPERSEDING COVID-19 PANDEMIC RELATED
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS, MEMOS, AND EMAILS 21-MC-00004-17
SUPERSEDING ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
WHEREAS, the Court continues to evaluate its response to the spread of Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and in order to provide authoritative information to litigants and
prospective jurors, this order supersedes all COVID-19 Pandemic related Administrative Orders,
Memos, and Emails, with the exception of the CARES Act Orders, Administrative Order 21-
MC-04-12 and Administrative Order 21-MC-04-13;
WHEREAS, President of the United States has declared a state of emergency in
response to the spread of COVID-19;
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of New Mexico has declared a state of
emergency in response to the spread of COVID-19;
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(“CDC”) issued new guidelines regarding COVID-19 Safe Practices for fully vaccinated
individuals and on May 14, 2021, the New Mexico Department of Health (“NMDOH”) entered
a clarifying Public Health Emergency order in response to the updated CDC guidance;
WHEREAS, gathering of people poses a threat to public health and safety, there are
difficulties, due to various public health directives and general health concerns, in maintaining
appropriate distance from other people during both jury trials and bench trials;
WHEREAS, this Court continues to evaluate its response to the spread of COVID-19
and recognizes the need to assist in the preservation of public safety and health while
effectively administering justice during this period of national emergency, it is hereby
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ODERED that effective immediately, in accordance with the CDC guidelines and the
NMDOH Emergency Order of May 14, 2021, all persons entering courthouse facilities who
are not fully vaccinated are required to wear a face mask and socially distance from other
individuals in court facilities.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that public and media access to court hearings will
continue to be live-streamed as outlined in the COVID-19 Temporary Administrative Procedures
Manual.
IT IS FURTHERED ORDERED that drop boxes will remain available at the
discretion of the Clerk of the affected court for individuals who wish to drop off pleadings and
payments contact-free.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, in order to ensure the safety and security of the
jurors in the current and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Clerk, after consulting guidance
from the CDC and the NMDOH, may determine that health risks dictate that lunches should be
furnished. Once this determination is made, the jury is considered partially sequestered by
operation of this order and lunches will be paid for through the juror fee appropriation.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that fit facilities in the district’s court facilities are open
at a 50% capacity limit to those who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Gym users
must be scheduled to work at the court facility rather than traveling to the courthouse to use the
gym.
DONE this 18th day of May 2021.
FOR THE COURT:
________________________________
WILLIAM P. JOHNSON
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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1:21-mc-00004 Administrative Orders
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