FILED
2020 Mar 12
CLERK
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF UTAH
IN THE MATTER OF RESTRICTIONS
ON COURTHOUSE ENTRY DURING GENERAL ORDER
20-008
THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
PANDEMIC
The United States District Court for the District of Utah is closely monitoring the
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Consistent with the Center for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers and the Utah Department
of Health recommended strategies, the court has implemented mitigation protocols to reduce
community exposure and transmission of this virus.
Given the significant number of identified and projected cases of COVID-19 in the
surrounding states, and the severity of the risk posed to the public should local widespread
community transmission occur, it is hereby ORDERED, effective, Thursday, March 12, 2020, that
persons may not enter the District of Utah courthouse:
1. If they have traveled to, reside with, or have had close contact with someone
who has been to any of these countries within the last 14 days:
• Italy
• Iran
• South Korea
• China
• Any other area with widespread transmission
2. If they have been asked to self-quarantine by any physician, hospital, or
healthcare agency.
3. If they have been diagnosed with or have had close contact with anyone who has
been diagnosed with COVID-19.
4. If they are experiencing signs of a fever, a cough, or shortness of breath.
If any of the above apply to you, DO NOT ENTER the courthouse. Instead, please contact the
appropriate person to discuss your situation:
• If you are a juror or prospective juror, please call the jury department at 801-
524-6285 or
[email protected].
• If you are represented by an attorney, please call your attorney.
• If you are an attorney and scheduled to appear in court, please call the judge’s
chambers.
• If you are scheduled to meet with a Pretrial Services Officer or a Probation
Officer, please call 801-535-2701.
• For the U.S. Department of Interior Office of Hearings and Appeals, please call
801-524-5344.
• For the Salt Lake Regional Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission,
please call 801-542-5796.
• All other matters, please call the Clerk’s Office at 801-524-6100.
The court will continue to monitor directives from the World Health Organization, CDC,
and local health departments and reevaluate our response to this virus as needed. These
restrictions will remain in effect until it is determined otherwise.
DATED this 12th day of March, 2020.
_______________________
Robert J. Shelby
Chief Judge
United States District Judge
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