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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
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11 IN RE: GENERAL ORDER -26
FOOD AND BEVERAGES IN THE (AMENDING GENERAL ORDER 08-16)
12 COURTHOUSES IN THE WESTERN
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
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15 IT IS ORDERED, effective immediately, that no member of the public will be
16 permitted to bring food or beverages of any sort into the courthouses in the Western District of
17 Washington, with the following exceptions:
18 • Food and beverages ordered by the court for jurors;
19 • Food and beverages for planned events sponsored by the court or resident agencies;
20 • Formula, breast milk, and baby food for infants in an amount of 8oz (237ml) or
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• Medically necessary liquids in an amount of 3.4oz (l00ml) or less.
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This order does not apply to employees of the Judiciary or agencies housed in the
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courthouses, visitors with a valid jury summons, seated members of an active jury, grand
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1 jurors, court interpreters with a court-issued voucher, and law enforcement officers. Individual
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3 Unless otherwise ordered by the presiding judge, consumption of food or beverages other
4 than water in the courtrooms is not allowed.
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6 DATED this 28th day of May, 2026.
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