IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF WYOMING
IN THE MATTER OF:
General Order No. 20-01
RESTRICTIONS ON COURTHOUSE
ENTRY DURING THE
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
The United States District Court for the District of Wyoming 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 the
Federal District Court for the District of Wyoming has implemented mitigation protocols
to reduce potential 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, Tuesday,
March 17, 2020, that persons may not enter the District of Wyoming 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:
• Iran, China, South Korea, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City, and
• Any other country for which the CDC has issued a Level 3 travel health notice.
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 and/or agency to discuss your situation:
• If you are a juror or prospective juror, please call the jury department at 307-433-2151
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 contact your officer directly or the Probation Office: Cheyenne (307) 433-2300);
or Casper (307) 232-2670.
• For United States Bankruptcy Court contact 307-433-2200.
• For U.S. Attorney contact 307-772-2124; ATF contact 307-633-9404; U.S. Marshal
contact 307-772-2196; Congresswoman Cheney contact 307-772-2595; Senator Enzi
contact 307- 772-2477and Senator Barrasso contact 307-772-2451 ; GSA contact 307-
772-2341.
• All other matters, please call the Clerk’s Office at 307-433-2120 (Cheyenne) or 307-232-
2620 (Casper).
• In Mammoth for U.S. Attorney contact 307-344-2119; U.S. Marshal contact 307-344-6517;
National Park Service contact 307-344-2123.
The court will continue to monitor directives from the 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 day of March, 2020.
Scott W. Skavdahl
United States District Judge
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