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IN THE MATTER OF: AMENDED COURTHOUSE ENTRY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC

D. Wyo. Standing Order — IN THE MATTER OF: AMENDED COURTHOUSE ENTRY DURING THE CORONA

FILED IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 3:07 pm, 5/19/21 FOR THE DISTRICT OF WYOMING Margaret Botkins Clerk of Court IN THE MATTER OF: General Order No. 21-03 Amending General Orders 20-01 and 20-06 AMENDED COURTHOUSE ENTRY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID- 19) PANDEMIC The United States District Court for the District of Wyoming continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. In accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the Federal District Court for the District of Wyoming has implemented various measures to mitigate potential community exposure and transmission of this virus. In addition, due to the public availability of COVID-19 vaccines, the level of mitigation measures necessary to protect the general public have been adjusted. Therefore, it is hereby ORDERED Individuals entering a District of Wyoming Courthouse are required to wear a face mask unless they have been fully vaccinated 1. If fully vaccinated, face masks are not required in public areas unless otherwise noted or instructed otherwise by Court personnel. 1 You are considered “fully vaccinated” two weeks after you receive a second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as the Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Individuals may not enter a District of Wyoming courthouse: 1. If, in the last fourteen (14) days they have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or asked to self-quarantine by any physician, hospital, or healthcare agency due to COVID-19. 2. If, in the last fourteen (14) days, you have had contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with an active case of COVID-19 AND YOU HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY VACCINATED PRIOR TO CONTACT. 3. If they are currently experiencing signs of a fever, a cough, shortness of breath or a recent loss of smell or taste. 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 Lummis 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. 2 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 19th day of May, 2021. Scott W. Skavdahl United States District Judge 3
Official source: https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/sites/wyd/files/General%20Order%202021-03%20A.pdf · retrieved 2026-07-23