Many criminal courts took their proceedings into the digital realm when the COVID-19 pandemic made in-person gatherings unsafe, and even though we’re not in the clear yet, lawmakers are already talking about what future proceedings will look like when all COVID restrictions have been removed. Even though we should once again be able to safely […]
Minnesota Courts Postponing Criminal Jury Trials Until March 15
Minnesota’s judicial council voted late last week to continue to suspend criminal jury trials until March 15 due to the risks caused by large indoor gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. While the vote will postpone the majority of criminal jury trials until at least mid-March, the council also increased the exceptions that would allow for […]
How Can We Safely Reopen The Court System?
Everyone wants a return to normalcy amid the coronavirus outbreak, but it’s going to come gradually, not all at once. If we go back to doing the same things we were doing prior to the pandemic, we’re bound to experience another wave of cases. So as we work towards gradually getting back to a sense […]
Late Fees and Court Appearances Waived Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Minnesota and across the globe, the Minnesota Judicial System has announced that it is postponing mandatory appearances for certain offenses and providing breaks on late fees. These moves have been made in an effort to minimize foot traffic in courthouses to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. […]
