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Updated Courthouse Protocol Regarding Face Coverings and Physical Distancing

D. Utah Standing Order — Updated Courthouse Protocol Regarding Face Coverings and Phy

FILED 2021 JUNE 30 CLERK U.S. DISTRICT COURT IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF UTAH IN RE: UPDATED COURTHOUSE PROTOCOL REGARDING FACE GENERAL ORDER COVERINGS AND PHYSICAL 21-008 DISTANCING In recognition of the Centers for Disease Control’s recent guidance concerning individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Court hereby orders that: • Except for individuals who have been fully vaccinated, all visitors to the Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth, use hand sanitizer upon entering, and stay at least 6’ away from others. • Vaccinated individuals may choose to continue wearing a mask and to physically distance. • Judges will inform hearing and trial participants of any modifications to the above policy for their courtrooms. SO ORDERED this 30th day of June, 2021. BY THE COURT: _____________________________________ ROBERT J. SHELBY CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Official source: https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/sites/utd/files/general-orders/General_Order_21-008_Updated_S · retrieved 2026-07-23