FILED
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
4:51 pm, 7/30/21
FOR THE DISTRICT OF WYOMING
Margaret Botkins
Clerk of Court
IN THE MATTER OF: General Order No. 21-04
Amending General Orders 20-01, 20-06
AMENDED COURTHOUSE ENTRY and 21-03
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 July 27, 2021 updated guidance
issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Interim Public Health
Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People the Federal District Court for the District
of Wyoming will implement various measures to mitigate potential community exposure
and transmission of this virus for vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Therefore, it is
hereby ORDERED
Absent specific Court authorization all persons entering a Federal District of
Wyoming Courthouse(s) located in areas of substantial or high transmission, as designated
and defined by the CDC (https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view) shall be
required to wear a face mask, whether fully vaccinated or not, while in any public areas of
these facilities, including courtrooms. Restrictions and requirements for Judicial Chambers
shall be left to the discretion of the Judicial Officer, subject to the requirements imposed
by any Federal Agency managing the common areas.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED
Individuals may not enter a District of Wyoming courthouse:
1. If, in the last fourteen (14) days you 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 RECEIVED A
NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST 3-5 DAYS AFTER THAT 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 307-829-3720; 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.
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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 and requirements
will remain in effect until otherwise ordered.
Dated this 30th day of July, 2021.
Scott W. Skavdahl
United States District Judge
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