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COVID-19: Alternative Court Procedures and State Mandates –

A Comparative Law Review

May 22, 2020

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COVID-19 – State Mandated Alternative Court Procedures

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ALABAMA STATE FEDERAL

Statute of Limitations extended for filing civil actions?

NO NO

Period of time SOL extended for filing civil action (response – amount of time from what date, date of extension or unknown/indefinite period)

N/A N/A

Civil action trial dates extended? Discretionary YES

Civil action trial extension period?

Judicial Branch state of emergency extended pending further order.

Courts are authorized to recommence in-person court

proceedings after 5/15/2020 subject to approval of the Presiding Circuit

Judge of each circuit. Presiding Circuit Judges are authorized to extend restrictions on in-person

court proceedings through 8/15/2020. Jury trials remain

suspended through 9/14/2020. (5/13/2020 Order).

M.D. - no jurors will be summoned for civil or criminal jury trials for 30 days as of March 17.

N.D. - prohibiting those who have tested positive for the coronavirus and those who may have been exposed to the virus from entering its courthouses; have no specific guidelines for extensions. See alnd.uscourts.gov and alsd.uscourts.gov.

S.D. - prohibiting those who have tested positive for the coronavirus and those who may have been exposed to the virus from entering its courthouses; have no specific guidelines for extensions. As of 5/4/2020 all visitors must wear a mask at the courthouse. As of 5/18/2020, all visitors will be screened for COVID-19.

Civil action case management deadlines extended?

YES YES






Civil action case management extension period

Through May 15, 2020.

N.D.- All currently unexpired discovery and deposition deadlines and briefing schedules in civil cases are hereby stayed through April 30, 2020

M.D. - trial-specific deadlines scheduled during that period are postponed for 30 days; case-by-case exceptions to the procedures may be ordered for nonjury matters at the discretion of the court after consultation with counsel.

S.D. - has no specific guidelines for extensions.

State Orders Governor Kay Ivey issued the “Safer at Home Order” on May 8, 2020 removing the 10 person limit on public gatherings and allowing non-essential businesses to reopen with social distancing and sanitization guidelines in place.






ALASKA STATE FEDERAL


NO NO

Period of time SOL extended for filing civil action

N/A N/A

Civil action trial dates extended?

YES YES


In-person proceedings may resume on 6/1/2020. Jury trials remain suspended until at least 7/6/2020. (5/11/2020 Order).

All civil jury trials set to begin on or before June 1 are postponed until further notice. All hearings scheduled between 3/23/2020 and 6/1/2020 will not go forward except for emergency matters. Trial-specific deadlines in civil cases set to begin before June 1 are postponed until further notice.


Discretionary Discretionary


The time for trial will continue to be tolled for the time necessary to permit an orderly transition and scheduling once the suspension is lifted.

Courts encouraged to do hearings and other proceedings remotely and provide extensions as necessary.

State Orders Governor Mike Dunleavey issued the Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan on April 22, 2020 allowing certain non-essential businesses to reopen effective May 8, 2020 with guidelines in place. Individuals are no longer required to stay home and gatherings are allowed with social distancing and sanitization guidelines in place.






ARIZONA STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A

Civil action trial dates extended? YES YES


In-person proceedings will resume on 6/1/2020. Judges should liberally grant continuances and make accommodations for those at high risk for COVID-19. Jury trials may resume when Arizona enters Phase I, but not before 6/15/2020. (5/8/2020 order).

Flagstaff courthouse is closed through 5/29/2020 except for emergency proceedings. All Jury trials prior to June 1 continued pending further order of the court and all trial related deadlines continued. All court proceedings, except those deemed necessary, with be continued until further order. Judges will conduct proceedings remotely by video or teleconferencing where feasible.




State courts have stated all extensions are to be given the greatest latitude and should generally be granted. Remote participation in hearings and conferences will be allowed. See azcourts.gov for guidance on each specific county.

Judges have discretion to continue or hold conferences, hearings remotely.

State Orders Governor Doug Ducey has closed Arizona schools through the remainder of the school year, and has restricted gatherings to 10 or less. Effective 5/8/2020, retail businesses which implement social distancing and sanitation measures can resume in-person operations, as well as cosmetologists and barber shops with appointment-based services. Effective 5/11/2020, restaurants and coffee shops may resume dine-in services with physical distancing measures.






ARKANSAS STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A



In-person court proceedings for all cases may resume effective 5/18/2020 with measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. Proceedings may be conducted remotely at the judge’s discretion. Alternative indoor venues, such as auditoriums or gymnasiums, may be used instead of courtrooms to allow for appropriate distancing. (5/8/2020 Order).

E.D. - All civil trials scheduled through 5/29/2020 are continued pending further order; The court will continue to hold hearings, conferences by remote means. (4/17/2020 Order).

W.D. – All civil trials scheduled before 6/1/2020 are continued pending further order of the court; All other hearings and conferences will be held as scheduled by remote transmission. (4/20/2020 Order).


Discretionary NO


Extensions, including filing extensions, will be granted if the extension is related to COVID-19 and the length of the extension is reasonable under the circumstances (must note if any objection to the request but the Court is to interpret the order broadly allowing discretion by the judges).

N/A

State Orders Governor Asa Hutchinson limited gatherings to no more than 10 people; schools are closed until further order. Businesses, churches are open but are required to restrict person to person contact. Restaurants may resume in-person operations as of May 11, 2020. (5/5/2020 Order).






CALIFORNIA STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


Notwithstanding any other law, the statutes of limitation for civil causes of action are tolled from April 6, 2020, until 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted. The orders also allow deponents to appear at a deposition remotely Alameda and Contra Costa are closed and not accepting filings.

N/A


YES YES


CA Supreme Court - Statewide, in person oral argument is suspended and should be conducted remotely; All jury trials are suspended and continued for a period of sixty (60) days from the date for which the trial was set or extended as provided above, whichever is longer. (3/30/2020 order) Courts may conduct such a trial at an earlier date, upon a finding of good cause shown or through the use of remote technology, when appropriate. Courts may conduct such a trial at an earlier date, upon a finding of good cause shown or through the use of remote technology, when appropriate. All superior courts are authorized under rule 10.613(i) of the California Rules of Court to adopt any proposed rules or rule amendment that is intended to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to take effect immediately, without advance circulation for 45 days of public comment. No litigant’s substantive rights shall be prejudiced for failing to comply with the requirements of a new or amended rule until at least 20 days after the rule change has been distributed. On May 12, 2020, the Judicial Council of California launched the Pandemic Continuity of Operations Working Group, comprised of 22 superior court

C.D. – all courthouses closed to the public and no hearings in civil cases will go forward; civil jury trials continued until at least June 1, 2020 (4/13/2020 Order); E.D. – all courthouses in the district are closed to the public and civil jury trials are continued until further notice (5/13/2020 Order); N.D. – no new jury trials will be conducted through September 30, 2020. However, individual judges may offer bench trials by videoconference in lieu of postponement. Through 9/30/2020, all civil matters will be decided on the papers, unless the assigned judge believes a hearing is necessary. (5/21/2020 Order); S.D. – certain in-person proceedings will begin on June 1, 2020 except for jury trials, which remain extended. Judges should consider whether conducting hearings is feasible and advisable (5/15/2020 Order).






presiding judges, to create a framework to help the courts with service interruption and reopening. Specific guidance can be found at newsroom.courts.ca.gov.


NO NO (but varies according to

judges’ procedures)


CA Supreme Court – deadlines in proceedings between 3/30/2020 and, including, 4/20/2020 are extended 30 days (3/20/2020); other state court deadlines discretionary by County.

E.D. – all civil matters will be decided on the papers or, within discretion of the presiding judge, a hearing, conference, motion argument, settlement conference necessary, it will be done remotely; N.D. – hearings, conferences conducted remotely.

State Orders Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California would gradually move into Stage 2 of reopening effective May 8, 2020. In this stage, lower-risk workplaces, such as retail and offices where telework is not available, may begin to reopen. Schools and dine-in restaurants remain closed. Local health officers may continue more restrictive measures if the conditions in the jurisdiction warrant it. (5/7/2020 Order).






COLORADO STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A; e-filing system accepting filings. N/A


Civil action trial extension period? All civil jury trials through 7/6/2020 have been continued. (5/5/2020)

Effective through May 29, 2020, only those persons with official court business shall enter the courthouses of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. All civil trials scheduled to commence now through 7/6/2020 before any district or magistrate judge in any courthouse in the District of Colorado are continued subject to further order of the presiding judicial officer. The Order has also closed the Clerk's Office and Probation Offices to the public. (Effective 3/27/2020; updated 5/6/2020). For further guidance see http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/


NO NO


N/A

N/A; all in person appearances should be converted to remote proceedings or rescheduled, to the extent practicable to do so.

State Orders Governor Jared Polis issued the “Safer at Home” Order effective April 27, 2020, moving into Level 2 of reopening. Retail and personal services may reopen effective May 1, 2020 and non-critical offices may reopen effective May 4, 2020, if implementing best practices and lower density. Eat-in services, gyms, and in-person schools remain closed with limited exceptions.






CONNECTICUT STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


Indefinitely (3/19/20) N/A



All civil trials are suspended. The courts will only hear certain high-priority matters but short calendar/non arguable matters will be heard starting 5/4/2020.

Civil jury trials scheduled to commence through September 1, 2020 are continued pending further order of the Court. (5/19/2020 Order).


YES NO


Effective 5/18/2020, the Judicial Branch will resume its daily schedule of civil pre-trials, trial management conferences, and status conferences, conducting them remotely. Events scheduled between 3/23/2020 and 5/18/2020 will be rescheduled. (5/7/2020 Order).

N/A

State Orders Governor Ned Lamont issued an order moving Connecticut into Phase I of reopening effective 5/20/2020, allowing outdoor dining and retail to reopen with restrictions. Offices remain closed through 6/20/2020. (5/18/2020 Order).






DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


Unless otherwise ordered, all deadlines before May 31, 2020, including SOL, are suspended/tolled/extended.

N/A


Civil action trial extension period? Superior Court is hearing urgent cases without a jury present.

Civil trials scheduled to commence before June 11, 2020 are continued until further notice.


No NO

Civil action case management extension period N/A N/A

State Orders Mayor Muriel Bowser extended the stay at home order through June 8, 2020. This includes banning gatherings of 10 or more; requiring people to wear masks or face coverings at hotels, during taxi and ride-share trips, and when selling food. See, also, coronavirus.dc.gov.






DELAWARE STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A



All hearings and trials shall be conducted remotely through 6/13/2020. If it is not practicable to conduct remotely, the hearing or trial shall be continued. A party may request an in-person hearing if there is an exigent need.

Civil trials scheduled to begin before 5/31/2020 are continued pending further order of the court. (4/17/2020 Order).


Discretionary NO


Deadlines imposed by court order remain in place but may be extended for good cause shown, including a COVID-19 related cause.

N/A

State Orders Governor John Carney released guidance for Delaware to enter into Phase I of reopening effective June 1, 2020. Restaurants and retail establishments will be allowed to reopen while limiting occupancy to 30% of capacity and following social distancing guidelines. (5/15/2020 Order).






FLORIDA STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A


YES YES


Civil trials are suspended through July 2, 2020. (5/4/2020 Order).

M.D. – all jury trials starting before 6/30/2020 are continued pending further order; individual judges will continue to conduct hearings, conferences and encouraged to do so remotely;

N.D. – all court locations are closed until further notice with the exception of those who are required to attend hearings, trials and other required in person proceedings; all jury trials scheduled between 5/1/2020 and 6/30/2020 are continued;

S.D. – All jury trials scheduled to begin on or after March 30, 2020, are continued until July 6, 2020. The Court may issue other Orders concerning future continuances as necessary and appropriate.


NO NO







M.D. - Individual judges may continue trial-specific deadlines in civil cases in the exercise of discretion.

S.D. - All trial-specific deadlines in criminal cases scheduled to begin before July 6, 2020, are continued pending further Order of the Court. Individual judges may continue trial specific deadlines in civil cases in the exercise of their discretion

State Orders Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order bringing all of Florida into Phase I of reopening effective May 18, 2020. Restaurants, retail stores, museums, and gyms may operate at 50% capacity. (5/14/2020 Order).






GEORGIA STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


Pending deadlines, filing deadlines and statute of limitations are suspended through June 12, 2020.

N/A



Remote transmission in pretrial or post trial proceedings in civil actions has been authorized by Supreme Court order 3/27/2020.

N.D. – civil jury trials and trial specific deadlines before or on May 29, 2020 are continued pending further order

M.D. – No jury trials will be held through July 13, 2020.

S.D. – 3/17/2020 order indicates business as usual but jury trial continuances may be provided through 4/17/2020


YES NO


Pending deadlines, filing deadlines and statute of limitations are suspended through June 12, 2020.

N/A

State Orders Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order allowing some businesses to reopen effective April 24, 2020. All residents are encouraged to wear face masks and must socially distance. A “Shelter in Place” order is in effect through June 12, 2020. (5/14/2020 Order).






HAWAII STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A


Civil action trial extension period? Ongoing trials are postponed to a date after May 29, 2020. (4/17/2020 Order).

Civil trials scheduled to begin through June 15, 2020 are continued. (4/16/2020 Order).


Discretionary NO


N/A N/A

State Orders Effective May 18, 2020, Governor David Ige announced Hawaii will begin transitioning into the “Acting with Care” phase, in which medium-risk businesses, such as salons, restaurants, and gyms, will gradually reopen. Shopping malls and retailers were recently allowed to reopen. High-risk businesses, such as clubs and bars, remain closed. There is a mandatory quarantine in place for out of state travelers and inter-island travelers. (5/18/2020).






IDAHO STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


See below. By order dated 3/25/2020, the Supreme Court specifically directed that any extension for deadlines does not apply to statutory periods to file a complaint, counterclaim, crossclaim or time period to initiate any other claim for relief.

N/A


YES YES


There will be no civil jury trials through 10/5/2020. All court proceedings are to be held remotely. A presiding judge may determine that a hearing should occur in-person, in which case the judge may postpone it accordingly. (4/22/2020 Order).

The Court remains closed to the public except for essential hearings. In-person hearings with limited attendees will be allowed when the state moves into Phase 2. The Courts will be reopened to the public when the state moves into Phase 3. (5/11/2020 Order).


YES NO


If a deadline has been set by court order or rule and the last day for filing a document, holding any hearing, or doing any other thing or matter in any court, falls on or between 3/26/2020 and 4/15/2020, the time for filing or doing any other thing in any court shall be extended to 4/16/2020 (applicable to responsive pleadings and notices of appeal). This does not apply to initial filings which are still being accepted. This order does not extend any deadline for a party to comply with a non-procedural order or judgment of a court (e.g. previous order to produce discovery). (3/26/2020)

N/A; motions to be decided on the papers unless a joint request by parties is made for argument and argument will be conducted remotely.

State Orders Governor Brad Little issued the Stay Healthy Order on May 16, 2020 allowing businesses and governmental agencies to resume operations at physical locations with social distancing and sanitization requirements. The Order recommends avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people and non-essential travel. Bars, nightclubs, and large venues such as movie theaters, concert venues, and public pools remain closed.






ILLINOIS STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A


YES YES


Cook – All matters through May 31, 2020 are rescheduled for a date not more than 30 days after May 31, 2020. All hearings shall be conducted via videoconferencing, unless it is not possible. (5/1/2020 Order). Varies significantly by county. See http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/administrative/covid-19.asp

C.D. - Civil jury trials to begin before May 30, 2020 are continued until further notice; all other civil hearings and conferences should be conducted remotely (4/30/2020);

N.D. - civil trials scheduled before or on June 26, 2020 are stricken and will be rescheduled by presiding judge on or after June 29, 2020 (4/24/2020);

S.D. – all civil matters set on or before May 31, 2020 are stricken to be reset on a date after June 1, 2020.


YES YES







Cook - CMC dates from 3/17/20 to 5/15/20 will be reset via email or postcard from 6/29/20 to 8/14/20; all discovery deadlines, completion dates and/or filing deadlines set by prior case management orders will be extended to future case management dates (4/13/2020); for further guidance, see https://www.cookcountycourt.org.

Varies significantly by county. See http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/administrative/covid-19.asp

Appellate – The deadline to file a notice of appeal in the circuit court is extended from 30 days to 60 days from the date of the circuit court judgment. The deadline to file an appellate brief is extended from 35 days to 70 days. The deadline to file a petition for rehearing is extended from 21 days to 42 days. Illinois Supreme Court May Term arguments will be held via Zoom.

N.D. – Extended by 21 days.

S.D. – Extended by 30 days.

State Orders On March 20, Governor JB Pritzker issued a statewide "stay-at-home" order, effective through 4/30/2020, making Illinois the third state to enact the measure. Under the order, all non-essentials businesses will be closed and residents are told to stay home, but are still permitted to perform other necessary tasks. All public and private schools will be closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year. On April 30, Governor Pritzker issued an executive order extending the stay at home order through May 29, 2020. For additional guidance see www2.illinois.gov.






INDIANA STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A



There are no jury trials through June 1, 2020 without prior approval. Courts are to begin expanding operations effective May

18, 2020.

N.D. – All jury trials scheduled through July 1, 2020 are continued and will be rescheduled by the presiding judge. All civil proceedings will be done remotely. (5/18/2020);

S.D. – All hearings will be held remotely through at least June 15, 2020. All jury trials are continued through and including at least July 20, 2020. (5/12/2020).


NO NO


N/A N/A

State Orders Governor Eric Holcomb issued an executive order on May 1, 2020 indicating that the state will be in Stage 2 of reopening through May 23, 2020. Decisions regarding moving to the next stage will be made on a county-by-county basis.






IOWA STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


Any statute of limitation, statute of repose or similar deadline for commencing an action in district court is tolled from 3/17/2020 to 6/1/2020 (76 days); any tolling will be phased out after 12/31/2020. The Supreme Court temporarily suspends the operation of any Iowa Court Rules and statutes to the extent they are contrary to any provisions of the 3/17/2020 Supreme Court order; during court closures, provisions will be made for non-electronic filings. For all original notices to be served in accordance with Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure where deadline for filing falls between 3/23/2020 and 6/15/2020, service shall be completed by 6/15/2020. (5/8/2020)

N/A


YES YES


All civil jury trials set to commence before 8/3/2020 shall be conducted no earlier than 8/3/2020. All civil nonjury trials and other hearings set to commence before 6/15/2020 shall be either continued to a date no earlier than 6/15/2020 or conducted by phone, at the discretion of the district court. Mediations set to occur before 6/1/2020 shall be continued or conducted remotely at the direction of the magistrate. (5/6/2020 order). For further guidance, see iowacourts.gov

N.D. – The Court will begin conducting jury trials on June 1, 2020, but judges will consider continuances due to ongoing public health concerns (5/14/2020);

S.D. – All jury trials through July 6, 2020 are continued pending further order (4/8/2020).


NO NO


N/A N/A

State Orders Governor Kim Reynolds issued an order allowing businesses to reopen, with limitations, effective May 15, 2020. Bars, theatres, and other amusements remain closed. Gatherings outside the household are limited to 10 people and schools will remain closed through the end of the 2019-2020 academic year (5/13/2020). See, also, governor.iowa.gov.






KANSAS STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A; accepting filings is an essential function of the courts.

N/A

Civil action trial dates extended? YES Discretionary


For counties with a stay-at-home order, hearings will be conducted remotely. (5/1/2020). For counties without an active stay-at-home order, staff may return to the courthouse upon meeting certain conditions and hearings should still be conducted remotely where possible. (5/1/2020).

Judges are authorized to conduct hearings telephonically or via video conference. Courthouses remain open, and jury summons remain in effect. Courthouse security will screen those entering for exposure to potential infection prior to granting entry. See http://ksd.uscourts.gov/index.php/district-of-kansas-covid-19-information/


NO NO


N/A; courts open for emergency operations only and further guidance can be found at kscourts.org. (4/3/2020).

N/A

State Orders Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas moves into Phase 2 effective May 22, 2020 allowing certain businesses to reopen with public health restrictions. Gatherings are limited to 15 people and bars, nightclubs, and large venues remain closed (5/19/2020). Kansas became the first state in the US to end K-12 classes for the remainder of the school year.






KENTUCKY STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


Filing deadlines in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals between 3/16/2020 and 5/1/2020 are extended 30 days (4/1/2020).

N/A


YES YES


Jury trials are postponed and will be rescheduled for no sooner than August 1, 2020. (5/19/2020 Order).

E.D. – Civil trials were extended through May 17, 2020. (4/15/2020 Order). There have been no further updates.

W.D. - All civil trials and in person hearings scheduled through May 29, 2020 are continued pending further order of the court (4/17/2020 Order).


NO Discretionary


N/A

E.D. – N/A

W.D. – Individual judges may continue trial-specific deadlines in civil cases at their discretion (4/17/2020 Order).

State Orders Governor Andy Beshear announced that effective May 22, 2020, groups of 10 are fewer may gather and the state’s travel ban is lifted. Additionally, restaurants will be able to reopen at 33% capacity. Movie theatres, fitness centers, and campgrounds remain closed. In-person schools are closed for the remainder of the school year.






LOUISIANA STATE FEDERAL


NO YES


N/A M.D. – through April 30, 2020.



No jury trials shall commence prior to June 30, 2020. All matters should be conducted via videoconference where possible. (5/15/2020 Order).

E.D. – All civil bench and jury trials scheduled to begin on any date from the date of this order until August 1, 2020 are continued to a date to be reset by each presiding judge (4/24/2020);

M.D. - All civil trials (bench and jury) be and are postponed to a date, to be determined by the presiding Judge, on or after June 30, 2020 (5/1/2020);

W.D. – All civil jury trials scheduled to begin on any date from the date of this order until May 31, 2020 are continued to a date to be reset by each presiding judge. (4/30/2020).


YES Discretionary


All filings which were or are due to this Court between March 12, 2020 and May 1, 2020 shall be considered timely if filed no later than Monday, May 4, 2020. Parties who are unable to meet this deadline due to the COVID-19 emergency may submit motions for extensions of time, supported by appropriate documentation and argument.

M.D. - Parties seeking to modify other deadlines must do so by written motion.






State Orders Governor John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana will move into Phase One of reopening effective May 15, 2020. Additional businesses including restaurants, shopping malls, gyms, and movie theatres are allowed to reopen at 25% capacity with sanitation guidelines and physical distancing requirements. (5/14/2020 Order).






MAINE STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A



All nonjury civil matters and/or in person events for every court docket are postponed and continued through 5/1/2020; No civil jury trials will be scheduled for the months of April or May 2020.

Jury trials through June 30, 2020 are continued and will be rescheduled. All hearings will be held remotely. Clerk’s Office is open by appointment only. (4/29/2020).


YES NO


49 calendar days are added to any unexpired deadline established by court order or court rules through 5/31/2020. The order does not extend statutory requirements or deadlines (effective 3/17/2020).

N/A

State Orders Governor Janet Mills extended Maine’s state of emergency through June 11, 2020. Private campgrounds may reopen to Maine residents on May 22, 2020. Opening of gyms, fitness centers, and salons will be determined in June. Retail stores and restaurants remain closed and large gatherings are prohibited. (5/20/2020).






MARYLAND STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


Statutes of limitations, shall be tolled or suspended, as applicable, effective March 16, 2020, by the number of days that the courts are closed to the public due to the COVID-19 emergency by order of the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals.

N/A


YES YES


All hearings through June 5, 2020, other than certain emergency hearings, are to be held remotely. All matters scheduled from March 16, 2020 through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic are postponed. (5/4/2020).

All civil petit jury selections and jury trials scheduled to commence through June 5, 2020 before any district or magistrate judge in any courthouse in the District of Maryland are postponed and continued pending further Order of the Court.


NO YES


N/A

All filing deadlines, in all cases, originally set to fall between March 16, 2020, and June 5, 2020, are extended by eighty-four (84) days.

State Orders Governor Larry Hogan lifted the statewide stay at home order on May 15, 2020 allowing Maryland to move into Phase One. Gatherings of more than 10 people remain prohibited. Retail establishments may reopen at 50% capacity and salons and barbershops may reopen by appointment only. Counties have discretion to choose whether to proceed with reopening at this time. (5/13/2020).






MASSACHUSSETTS STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


All statutes of limitations are tolled from 3/17/2020 through 5/31/2020. (4/27/2020 Order).

N/A


YES YES


State courthouses are closed to the public and there will be no in-person hearings until June 1, 2020. Jury trials through July 1, 2020 are suspended. (4/27/2020 Order).

The Court is closed to the public and handling emergency matters only by remote means. Civil jury trials scheduled to begin before 5/29/2020 are continued until further court order.




Unless otherwise ordered by the applicable court, all

deadlines set forth in statutes or court rules, standing

orders, tracking orders, or guidelines that expired or will

expire between March 16, 2020, and June 1, 2020, are

tolled until June 1, 2020, and the new deadline in each

instance is calculated as follows: determine how many days

remained after March 16, 2020, until the original deadline,

and that same number of days will remain as of June 1,

2020, until the new deadline. Parties should request

telephonic or video conferences to address issues related

to ordered continuances; hearings / motions, to the extent

possible, should be handled remotely. (4/27/2020 Order).

Further guidance can be found at

https://www.mass.gov/guides/court-system-response-to-

covid-19

Court helpline established: 833-91COURT.

(3/13/2020)

Individual judges may continue trial specific deadlines in civil cases in the exercise of their discretion; all scheduled court mediations are continued until at least 5/29/2020.






State Orders Governor Charlie Baker announced that Massachusetts would move into Phase 1 of the Safer at Home order effective May 18, 2020. Residents are encouraged to stay at home and are required to wear a face mask in public where a six-foot distance cannot be maintained. Massachusetts schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. Progress to subsequent phases will be determined by the success rate of earlier phases. (5/18/2020).






MICHIGAN STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


All deadlines pertaining to case initiation and the filing of initial responsive pleadings in civil matters are extended during the state of emergency declared by the Governor. The State Supreme Court has issued an order that tolls filing deadlines, including SOLs and responsive pleadings, while the governor’s shelter order is in effect. The shelter order is currently scheduled to end April 14. For Michigan Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, filers have 3 business days after the executive order expires to timely submit to the application to the Court. (3/26/2020).

N/A



The Michigan Supreme Court extended restrictions on in-person proceedings until further notice. Jury trials are suspended through June 22, 2020. Matters are conducted remotely through May 28, 2020.

E.D. – Courthouse in Detroit will remained closed. The court has postponed all civil matters scheduled for in-court appearance before any district or magistrate judge; case by case exceptions may be ordered for non-jury matters at the discretion of the court. The court may still consider motions that can be resolved without oral argument or by telephone or videoconference; W.D. – assigned judges are making case by case assessments of what can be postponed or handled remotely; the Court is open on this “appointment only” basis until 4/30/2020 (4/10/2020).


NO NO







The case management is within the discretion of the assigned judges in each court who are encouraged to conduct matters remotely; Wayne County (Detroit) - has automatically extended all scheduling order dates (60) days. For further guidance see courts.michigan.gov.

N/A

State Orders Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a reopening plan in which Michigan will be reopened regionally. Two of the eight regions will begin reopening bars, restaurants, and retail effective May 22, 2020. (5/21/2020).






MINNESOTA STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


State Supreme Court Chief Justice recommended state legislature adopt extensions for certain types of actions, of at least 60 days. As of 4/9/2020, Courts are accepting filings in the normal course and are allowing filings by e-mail.

N/A


Civil action trial extension period? Courtrooms remain open for business on a limited basis. No civil jury trials will occur until 9/1/2020; emergency hearings only will be conducted and others should be handled remotely or continued; proceedings in appeals pending before MN Court of Appeals and the MN Supreme Court shall continue as scheduled but courts are authorized to grant reasonable extensions to initiate an appeal or request for a review (not to exceed 30 days) will be within discretion of Court. (5/15/2020).

All civil jury trials are continued through July 5, 2020. (5/15/2020).


Discretionary YES


Case by case basis, to be determined by trial judge but reasonable extension should be granted.

All civil trial-specific deadlines are continued through July 5, 2020. (5/15/2020).

State Orders Governor Tim Walz announced that retail stores and businesses could reopen effective May 18, 2020 with social distancing plans and operating at 50% capacity. Restaurants, bars, salons, and large venues remain closed. Gatherings are limited to 10 people. (5/13/2020).






MISSISSIPPI STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A



In counties with two or fewer COVID-19 related deaths, jury summonses may be sent returnable on or after May 18, 2020. Individual judges have discretion to postpone jury trials through June 12, 2020. In all other counties, jury summonses may be sent returnable after June 15, 2020. Limits on in-person hearings are urged and judges are encouraged to use remote technologies where available. (5/7/2020).

N.D. - All civil in person proceedings should be continued or conducted by video or telephone conference to every extent possible; judges may entertain motions to continue jury trials. (3/13/2020). S.D. –All nonessential civil matters set for hearing or trial through 5/31/2020 are continued; presiding judges will have sole discretion to determine what in person appearances are essential and proceed accordingly. (5/1/2020).


Discretionary NO


Judges are advised to control their docket as they see fit and use remote technology to conduct proceedings if possible. Further guidance can be found at msema.org or courts.ms.gov. (5/7/2020).

N/A; continuances will not affect any other deadlines; judges are encouraged to conduct proceedings remotely.

State Orders Governor Tate Reeves issued a series of executive orders allowing non-essential businesses to begin the process of reopening. Restaurants, bars, parks, and public pools are now able to reopen. (5/14/2020).






MISSOURI STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


Judges do not have discretion to waive deadlines or time limitations imposed by statute or constitutional provision. Courts are encouraged to adopt measures for ensuring timely filing by pro se litigants that lack access to Missouri’s e-filing system. (5/4/2020 Order).

Any required filing deadlines through Missouri’s e-filing system will not be affected. However, during the suspension of certain individuals from the courthouses, each circuit and appellate court was advised to consider adopting measures for ensuring timely filing by pro se litigants that lack access to Missouri’s e-filing system.


YES YES


Missouri courts are operating under different “Operating Phases.” Presiding judges and chief judges are to monitor local conditions and determine when to progress to the next Operating Phase. Courts are encouraged to use remote technologies where available. (5/4/2020 Order). To determine the status of a particular proceeding, contact the local clerk’s office.

E.D. – Jury trials are suspended through July 5, 2020. There will be no in-person civil appearances prior to May 31, 2020. All proceedings should be held remotely if possible (5/7/2020 Order);

W.D. – Court remains open; all in court proceedings scheduled through 5/17/2020 are continued; all civil jury trials scheduled to begin on or before 7/6/2020 are continued. (4/20/2020); individual judges can hold proceedings remotely if possible. Anyone entering the Court must wear a face mask (5/13/2020).









Judges can exercise discretion to conduct proceedings remotely. They also have the authority to waive, for good cause shown, any filing deadlines or time limitations set through Missouri’s e-filing system or by court order, local rules or Missouri Court Rules 41-81. For further guidance, see courts.mo.gov. (5/4/2020 Order).

E.D. - Parties should file motions in the normal practice to request necessary continuances; W.D. – Individual judges may continue trial specific deadlines within their discretion but the 4/20/2020 order does not impact case specific deadlines in civil cases.

State Orders Governor Mike Parson and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released a reopening plan, effective May 4, 2020, which allows retail stores and restaurants to reopen with reduced capacity and social distancing requirements. Schools are closed for the remainder of the academic year. (5/4/2020 Order).






MONTANA STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A; electronic filing is available.



Courts have been reopened as of May 4, 2020, but judges are encouraged to use remote technologies over in-person hearings where available. Judges are required to plan locally for returning to jury trials. (4/27/2020 Order). For further guidance, see courts.mt.gov

Courthouses were reopened in a limited capacity as of May 18, 2020. Hearings will proceed remotely or in-person depending on judicial preference. (5/14/2020 Order). For further guidance see mtd.uscourts.gov.


NO NO


N/A

No pending deadlines are vacated except for trial dates and final pretrial conferences but attorneys seeking to modify other deadlines should file a motion with the presiding judge.

State Orders Governor Steve Bullock announced that the state’s stay at home order would be lifted on April 26, 2020. Restaurants, bars, and other businesses were allowed to reopen on May 4, 2020 with social distancing requirements. Businesses with large groups, such as movie theatres and gyms, remain closed. (4/22/2020 Order).






NEBRASKA STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A

Civil action trial dates extended? By county YES

Civil action trial extension period? Varies; all courts remain open per 4/6/2020 Supreme Court order.

Civil jury trials scheduled on or before 7/3/2020 are continued to date to be determined. (5/14/2020).


By county YES


Varies; for further guidance see supremecourt.nebraska.gov.

Although civil matters scheduled through July 3, 2020 are continued, judges, on a case by case basis, can proceed remotely with appearances if possible; to be determined by trial judge or by motion on case by case basis. (3/20/2020). Continuances implemented are extended to include through June 8, 2020. For further guidance see ned.uscourts.gov.

State Orders Governor Pete Ricketts limited gatherings to 10 people or less but businesses can remain open until further order. The 10-person limit applies to child care centers, weddings and funerals. Although the governor has not issued a statewide stay at home order, schools have been closed through May 31 (4/1/2020).






NEVADA STATE FEDERAL


YES (4/1/2020 order) NO


Any specific time limit set by state statute or regulation for the commencement of any legal action is hereby tolled from the date of this directive (4/1/2020) until 30 days from the date of the state emergency declared on 3/12/2020 is terminated.

N/A; electronic filing available and public filings by drop box while Clerk of Court’s Office is closed to public. (4/29/2020)

Civil action trial dates extended? Varies by County YES


Clark County / Eighth Judicial District Court has stayed trials and requests judges hold "nonessential" hearings through video/telephone or simply rule on pleadings. A complete stay of any case should be liberally granted but within discretion of the presiding judge. (3/20/2020); settlement conferences vacated and parties should submit proposed new date for proceeding on a date after 6/1/2020. (3/25/2020)

All civil trials and any associated deadlines were continued until 4/10/2020. After 4/10/2020, each presiding judge will address any needed trial continuance in their individual cases. All non-jury proceedings and hearings, if possible, should be conducted remotely. (4/29/2020 order).


NO YES


Clark County / Eighth Judicial District - courts are still operating but some are allowing/requiring phone appearances. 3/20/2020 order provided a 30 day extension of discovery deadlines that had not already expired on or before 3/13/2020. Deadlines for offers of judgment are suspended For further guidance see nvcourts.gov/Supreme

Deadlines associated with trials are extended; any extensions of case management and/or trial deadlines are discretionary by assigned judge; Clerk’s Office closed to the public starting on 3/20/2020 but filings will be electronic; striving to conduct proceedings remotely where possible. For further guidance, see nvd.uscourts.gov.






State Orders Governor Steve Sisolak announced a state of emergency on March 12 and ordered that all schools closed through April 30, with an expansion of the closures possible. Non-essential businesses were allowed to reopen effective May 1, 2020 for curbside or delivery service only. Gaming operations remain closed until the Gaming Control Board determines that operations may safely resume. (4/29/2020 Order).

March 20th Emergency Regulation NAC 414:https://www.scribd.com/document/452583341/3-20-Emergency-Regulations#from_embed.

https://www.scribd.com/document/452583341/3-20-Emergency-Regulations#from_embed

https://www.scribd.com/document/452583341/3-20-Emergency-Regulations#from_embed






NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A


YES YES


Effective April 16, 2020, all criminal and civil jury trials scheduled in New Hampshire Superior Courts have been cancelled until further notice and will be rescheduled to later dates once normal court operations resume.

Courthouse is closed to the public until further notice; all civil jury trials and mediations continued until 7/1/2020. (5/13/2020).


NO NO


Given the expanded methods of filing allowed by this order, and the interests of both the Supreme Court and the parties in advancing cases that do not require in-person proceedings, Supreme Court filing deadlines are not extended, tolled or suspended by this order, but may be extended upon motion in accordance with Supreme Court Rules. (4/24/2020)

The clerk’s office is not deemed “inaccessible” for the purposes of computing filing deadlines under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(a) (3).

State Orders Governor Chris Sununu declared a Stay at Home 2.0 plan, where golf courses, salons, retail establishments, drive-in theaters, dentists offices, campgrounds, state parks, manufacturing, hospitals, child care, and restaurants may begin reopening, subject to conditions. See https://www.covidguidance.nh.gov/.

https://www.covidguidance.nh.gov/






NEW JERSEY STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A


YES YES


It remains impracticable to plan for in-person jury trials or grand jury proceedings. The April 24 Order continues the suspension of petit and grand juries through May 31, 2020. This continued suspension period will constitute additional excludable time attributable to the court. (4/24/2020)

All civil trials to begin before 5/31/2020 are continued pending further order and no new jury trials should be scheduled before 5/31/2020. (4/17/2020).


NO NO


Based on the demonstrated increased ability of the courts to handle matters remotely, combined with the new electronic filing options available to attorneys and self-represented litigants, legal practice generally can continue consistent with regular timeframes. To that end, most discovery deadlines in Civil and Family matters generally are extended through May 10, 2020, with lengthier extensions only in specific areas. Discovery involving medical professionals is extended through May 31, 2020, based on the ongoing unavailability of those experts. (4/24/2020)

Al filing and discovery deadlines in civil matters that currently fall between 5/1/2020 and 5/31/2020 are extended by 30 days unless the presiding judge in an individual case directs otherwise after the 4/20/2020 order. This extension does not apply to any scheduled conferences which are controlled by the presiding judge or to statutes of limitation. (4/20/2020). Judges are encouraged to handle proceedings remotely if possible; Office of the Clerk of Court hours are reduced and Newark courthouse is closed to the public. For further guidance, see njd.uscourts.gov.






State Orders Governor Murphy issued executive orders permitting reopening charter fishing and watercraft rental businesses, elective surgeries, beaches, nonessential construction, curbside pick-up at retail businesses, and gathers in cars. (subject to conditions; see https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/approved/eo_archive.html)

https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/approved/eo_archive.html






NEW MEXICO STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A (each court has discretion to adopt alternative filing procedures).

N/A


Civil action trial extension period? Civil and criminal jury trials that had not started as of March 17 are suspended until May 29.

All civil and criminal trials scheduled to commence now through May 29, 2020 before any judge in any courthouse in the District of New Mexico are continued subject to further order of the presiding judge. (4/27/2020)


Discretionary NO


N/A; all judges, to the fullest extent possible utilize remote attendance for court appearances, grant continuances and/or hold appearances by remote methods to the fullest extent possible. (No more than groups of 15 for in person court proceedings). (3/23/2020). For further guidance see nmcourts.gov.

N/A (time to serve filed documents is tolled until 5/29/2020).

State Orders All nonessential businesses are closed. Public schools are closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. The governor has issued a stay at home order effective through 4/10/2020 (3/23/2020). The state of public health emergency is extended through May 31, 2020. (5/15/2020)






NEW YORK STATE FEDERAL


Yes Yes


As of 5/18/2020, courts in 30 upstate counties may gradually reopen. Those counties may accept electronic filings beginning 5/18/2020.

Beginning Monday, May 25, 2020, new lawsuits may be electronically initiated.

Civil action trial dates extended? Yes Yes


See above.

E.D. – All civil and criminal petit jury selections and jury trials scheduled to commence between April 27, 2020 and June 15, 2020, and all grand jury selections scheduled before June 15, 2020, are continued pending further Order of the Court.

N.D. - All civil and criminal (grand and petit) jury selections and jury trials scheduled to commence now through June 15, 2020 before any district or magistrate judge in any courthouse in the Northern District of New York are continued pending further Order of the Court S. D. – All jury calls have been suspended. Due to the lead time needed to call jurors, no jury trial, either civil or criminal, can be held until June 1, 2020. A Standing Order suspending jury trials until June 1 was entered on March 27, 2020.

W.D. - all civil jury trials in this District are continued until June 15, 2020







Yes E.D. – Discretionary; S.D. -Discretionary.


See above.

E.D. - compliance with dates previously set can be extended at the discretion of judge; judges encouraged to conduct proceedings remotely if possible (4/21/2020); S.D. – extending time in civil matters is up to each presiding judge.

State Orders Effective March 22, all non-essential businesses and only essential services needed to ensure the continuing operation of government agencies and provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public are allowed to be open. State has extended a shelter in place order effective through 5/28/2020. Phase One industries may resume including construction, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting retail, manufacturing, and wholesale trade. Some conditions apply and some counties are not permitted to enter Phase One. (5/14/2020 order). PAUSE Orders are extended through June 6, 2020.






NORTH CAROLINA STATE FEDERAL


Yes No


Filings due pursuant to a statute of limitation or statute of repose have been extended to July 31.

N/A

Civil action trial dates extended? Yes Yes


All non-emergent court matters have been postponed until after June 1.

No jury trials will be held until after July 31.

E.D. - Jury trials scheduled to begin through 5/1/2020 are continued to a date to be determined by presiding judge; non-jury trials, hearings subject to discretion of presiding judge. (No updated guidance since 3/18/2020).

M.D. - Jury trials scheduled to begin before 6/8/2020 are continued pending further order of the Court or the assigned judge. (4/28/2020);

W.D. – continuances within the discretion of the assigned judge.


Yes No


Filings in civil cases that were due between March 16 and June 1 will be timely filed if they are filed before the close of business on June 1.

E.D. - Hearings, conferences, and proceedings are subject to the discretion of the presiding judge. Counsel may seek relief from those matters by appropriate motions. Parties are encouraged to participate remotely as appropriate;






State Orders Governor Roy Cooper lifted the stay-at home order and implemented a Safer-at-Home order. Retail businesses, restaurants, salons, pools, child care facilities, day camps may begin reopening, subject to conditions. Mass gatherings of more than 25 people are prohibited. (EO 141). For further guidance, see ncdhhs.gov.






NORTH DAKOTA STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A



Civil jury trials are suspended through July 1, 2020 unless otherwise ordered by the court.

Civil bench trials and hearings are not suspended.

All jury trials presently scheduled between March 16, 2020, and July 3, 2020, in the District of North Dakota are continued.

(5/12/2020)


NO Discretionary


N/A;

All trial-specific deadlines in civil cases remain. Due to the fluid nature of the COVID-19 outbreak and the need for flexibility in responding thereto, counsel may request modification to pleading related and discovery-related deadlines as needed. Individual judges may continue trial-specific deadlines in civil cases in the exercise of their discretion. (5/12/2020).

State Orders Governor Doug Burgum issued an Executive Order on April 29, 2020 outlining Smart Restart protocols to guide reopening of businesses in the state. (EO. 2020-06.4).






OHIO STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


Retroactive to March 9, 2020, all statutes of limitation, time limitations, and deadlines in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code until the expiration of Executive Order 2020-01D or July 30, 2020, whichever is sooner;

N/A


YES YES


Varies by County but courts are encouraged to grant reasonable requests to extend time and/or deadlines.

N.D. – No jury trial will be commenced until after June 12, 2020. Any trial dates currently scheduled through June 12, 2020 are vacated. All scheduled civil matters will be conducted by telephone or videoconference unless otherwise canceled by the assigned judge. S.D. –Any civil matters scheduled for trial (jury or non-jury) scheduled through June 1, 2020 are continued for 60 days from April 3, 2020.


NO NO


N/A

N.D. – Unless otherwise ordered, the Court will conduct all civil pretrial proceedings remotely; for further guidance, see ohnd.uscourts.com; S.D. – deadlines associated with continued trials are also continued for 60 days from April 3, 2020. For further guidance, see ohsd.uscourts.com.

State Orders Governor Mike DeWine issued an Executive Order allowing businesses and operations in the state to reopen, subject to conditions. The stay-at-home order is still in place (April 30, 2020).






OKLAHOMA STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


In all cases, the period from March 16, 2020 to May 15, 2020, during which all rules and procedures, and deadlines, whether prescribed by statute, rule or order in any civil, juvenile or criminal case were suspended, will be treated as a tolling period. May 16th shall be the first day counted in determining the remaining time to act. The entire time permitted by statute, rule or procedure is not renewed. (4/29/2020)

N/A



All civil jury trials shall be rescheduled on the next available jury docket after July 31, 2020. (4/29/2020)

E.D. – civil jury trials to begin through 7/6/2020 are continued (4/30/2020); N.D. – Court remains open; all civil trials, hearings and settlement conferences scheduled before 5/31/2020 are continued pending further order; nonjury trials will be continued on a case by case basis (4/28/2020); W.D. – civil jury trials on the May and June 2020 docket will be rescheduled by the presiding judge. (5/6/2020)


YES YES







In all cases, the period from March 16, 2020 to May 15, 2020, during which all rules and procedures, and deadlines, whether prescribed by statute, rule or order in any civil, juvenile or criminal case were suspended, will be treated as a tolling period. May 16th shall be the first day counted in determining the remaining time to act. The entire time permitted by statute, rule or procedure is not renewed. (4/29/2020)

E.D. – no specific guidance; N.D. - all scheduling deadlines, including discovery cut-off and all motion responses and reply deadlines remain in effect; judges may grant case by case exceptions to continuances; court remains open. (4/28/2020);

W.D. – trial related deadlines will be addressed by the presiding judge.

State Orders Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt declared an extension of the state of emergency from March 15. The Governor has implemented the Open Up and Recover Safely (OURS) plan to operate a phased reopening of the state. See 5/12/2020 Sixth Amended EO 2020-13.






OREGON STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A



Chief Justice issued orders that all circuit courts should postpone trials through 7/1/2020 and other court proceedings and hearings continued until further order. (5/15/2020).

Clerk’s Office in all courts are closed to the public; all civil jury trials to begin before 6/1/2020 are continued pending further order. (4/7/2020)


Varies by County / Discretionary YES


Remote proceedings encouraged; specific decisions related to implementing suggested court guidelines will be made by the presiding judge and trial court administrator in each county. For further guidance for each county, see www.courts.oregon.gov/courts or osbar.org.

All other civil matters scheduled for in person appearance before 6/1/2020 and any associated deadlines are continued absent agreement of the parties and assigned judge to resolve the matter remotely. (4/7/2020).

State Orders Governor Kate Brown issued a phased approach to re-opening bars, restaurants, gyms, salons, etc. EO No. 20-25. The COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency (EO No. 20-03) is extended through July 6, 2020. (EO No. 20-24).






PENNSYLVANIA STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


All state courts are closed through 4/30/2020 and the PA Supreme Court has suspended all time calculations and deadlines relevant to court cases through 4/30/2020. (4/1/2020).

Any legal papers or pleadings required to be filed between 3/19/2020 and 4/30/2020 shall be deemed to have been timely filed if they are filed by 5/1/2020 or on a later date as permitted by the appellate or local court in question. The suspension shall overlap with suspensions already granted by any President Judge, and any longer suspensions directed by an appellate or local court remain extant on their own terms. (4/1/2020). If a court of original jurisdiction is closed to filings, the essential functions of state courts were expanded by 3/24/2020 order to include the acceptance of the filing of praecipes for writs of summons, (for the purpose of tolling a statute of limitations). Mechanisms to file an emergency praecipe is in place.

N/A


YES YES







In an Order issued 4/28/2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court directed county courts to restore a wider range of operations, while giving priority to critical matters and remaining focused on protecting the health and safety of court users, personnel and the public.

Civil jury trials remain suspended and will be scheduled for a date in the future (4/28/2020).

C.C.P. - Any in person pretrial conference, case management conference, status conference, diversionary program, discovery motions practice, motions practice or other hearings, are postponed until a future date to be set by the courts. Directives set forth in 3/18/2020 order are extended through 5/29/2020, unless a President Judge should direct otherwise upon sufficient notice. Non-essential matters can continue to move forward within the discretion of the President Judges and remote means are encouraged. (4/22/2020).

E.D. All civil and criminal jury selections and jury trials scheduled to begin on or before May 31, 2020, before any district or magistrate judge in any courthouse or Court location in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania are continued pending further Court order. M.D. – all hearings and proceedings in all civil matters through 5/31/2020, if in person appearance is required, are continued (4/8/2020); W.D. – all civil jury trials scheduled before or on 6/12/2020 are continued pending further order. (4/16/2020).


YES NO


Suspension of time calculations and deadlines outlined in the Court’s previous Orders will end May 11, 2020. (4/28/2020). Philadelphia - 1st Judicial District, see above guidelines related to extension of filing deadlines and dates for civil proceedings; the judgment of President Judges, concerning statewide court orders, shall supersede any requirements of the 4/1/2020 order so long as the President Judge’s approach is consistent with the U.S. and PA Constitutions. For further guidance, see www.pacourts.us.

N/A

State Orders Governor Tom Wolf has ordered real estate industry to begin conducting business subject to conditions. Phased reopening has commenced on a county-by-county basis. See governor.pa.gov for more guidance.






RHODE ISLAND STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A



Civil jury trials shall be continued to a date no earlier than August 1, 2020 and as further addressed per order of the Presiding Justice or Chief Judge of the applicable court.

All civil and criminal petit jury selection and trials are continued to July 2020. (5/6/2020)


YES NO


All filing deadlines which would have expired between March 17, 2020 and May 17, 2020 shall be extended to May 29, 2020. All deadlines occurring after May 17, 2020 shall not be extended unless upon motion duly made and granted by the appropriate court and in accordance with the rules of each court. (5/15/2020)

For guidance contact the Clerk’s Office (401) 752-7200) or see rid.uscourts.gov.

State Orders Governor Gina Raimondo lifted the stay at home order and permitted retail businesses, restaurants, bars, elective medical procedures, and state parks to begin reopening on 5/8/2020 with some conditions (EO 20-32).






SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A



Jury trials continued indefinitely.

Non-jury trials subject to judges’ discretion and, to the extent possible, hearings can be held remotely (4/22/2020). Oral arguments and hearings before the appellate courts are cancelled unless it is necessary to conduct a proceeding remotely. (3/20/2020); relaxed filing methods are in place – mailing, faxing, e-filing. For further guidance, see scccourts.org.

Trials scheduled to begin through 7/5/2020 are continued until further notice unless the matter can be resolved remotely. All in person proceedings scheduled through 7/5/2020 are continued (unless they can be completed remotely) (4/10/2020).


YES YES


All deadlines under all existing scheduling orders are stayed, retroactive to March 13, 2020. Forty-five (45) days following the date on which the Governor lifts or rescinds the emergency orders relating to the coronavirus emergency, this stay shall end. (4/22/2020)

Deadlines in civil cases are extended 21 days from the current deadline but applicable statutes of limitation are not tolled. It is within the discretion of the presiding judge to allow further extensions (4/10/2020).

State Orders Governor Henry McMaster issued EO 2020-36 allowing gyms, spas, pools, and salons to reopen to the public, subject to conditions. (5/15/2020)






SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A



Each Circuit Court is to adopt procedures to address the state of emergency declared. For list of specific orders adopted, see https://ujs.sd.gov/uploads/news/COVID19UJSProcedures.pdf. (3/13/2020).

All civil jury trials to begin on or before 7/6/2020 are continued pending further order by the Court. Nonjury proceedings (bench trials, hearings, conferences etc.) will proceed as scheduled and remotely if possible. (4/8/2020).


YES NO


The provisions of SDCL Section 23A-44-5.1, 180 day rule, are suspended effective 3/13/2020 for all counties statewide until rescinded by further order of the court. (3/13/2020). For further guidance, see ujs.sd.gov.

N/A

State Orders Governor Kristi Noem ordered EO 2020-12 rescinded and ordered South Dakota’s Back to Normal Plan commence. See https://sdsos.gov/general-information/executive-actions/executive-orders/assets/2020-20.PDF

https://sdsos.gov/general-information/executive-actions/executive-orders/assets/2020-20.PDF

https://sdsos.gov/general-information/executive-actions/executive-orders/assets/2020-20.PDF






TENNESSEE STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


Statutes of limitations and statutes of repose that would otherwise expire during the period from Friday, March 13, 2020, through Sunday May 31, 2020, are extended through Friday, June 5, 2020.

N/A


YES YES


The suspension of jury trials shall remain in effect through Friday, July 3, 2020. Any exceptions must be based on extraordinary circumstances and approved by the Chief Justice.

E.D. – civil jury trials are continued through May 30, 2020. M.D. – civil jury trials scheduled through May 31, 2020 are continued until further notice and judges, at their discretion, can hold bench trials and hearings remotely and all deadlines remain in effect. W.D. – All in-person civil judicial proceedings currently scheduled are continued until after May 30, 2020, and will be rescheduled.


YES NO


Deadlines set forth in court rules, statutes, ordinances, administrative rules, or otherwise that are set to expire during the period from Friday, March 13, 2020, through Sunday May 31, 2020, are extended through Friday, June 5, 2020.

N/A

State Orders Governor Bill Lee issued an order that small-group, non-contact entertainment, recreational, and other gathering venues are no longer required to be closed (Order 35). Businesses consisting of close contact personal services may begin to reopen (subject to conditions; Order 33). Residents may return to work (subject to conditions; Order 30).






TEXAS STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


Any deadline for the filing or service of any civil case that falls on a day between March 13, 2020, and June 1, 2020, is extended until July 15, 2020.

N/A


YES YES







No trial, hearing, or other proceeding may be conducted, and all deadlines are tolled, until after May 18, 2020;

E.D. – civil jury trials scheduled through 5/31/2020 are continued to a date to be reset by each presiding judge and bench trials, hearings and other court proceedings may be continued by discretion of the presiding judge; N.D. – civil jury and bench trials scheduled through 5/31/2020 are continued to a date reset by each presiding judge who has discretion to continue or hold in person hearings and conferences; S.D. – civil jury trials scheduled to begin through 6/30/2020 are continued to a date to be set by each presiding judge (Corpus Christi Div.); civil jury trials scheduled to begin through 7/6/2020 are continued to a date to be set by each presiding judge (Houston/Galveston Div.); civil jury trials scheduled to begin through 5/31/2020 are continued to a date to be set by each presiding judge (McAllen Div., Laredo Div.) W.D. – civil jury trials scheduled before 6/30/2020 are continued to a date to be set by the presiding judge.


Discretionary NO


See above N/A

State Orders Governor Greg Abbott issued an order allowing restaurants, retail stores, movie theaters, shopping malls, museums, libraries, golf courses, wedding services, salons, offices, manufacturing services, and gyms may begin to reopen (subject to conditions; see 5/6/2020 Proclamation).






UTAH STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A


YES YES


All civil jury trials are suspended until further notice.

Bench trials and other proceedings may proceed remotely with the consent of the parties.

All civil jury trials are continued through June 15, 2020 (General Order 20-012).

Assigned judges retain discretion to proceed with civil hearings and bench trials as necessary and appropriate in individual cases. (General Order 20-012).

Civil hearings, unless otherwise continued at the assigned judge's discretion, will be conducted by telephone, video conference, or other means. (General Order 20-012).




Lawyers are encouraged to stipulate to extensions of time. Judges are directed to grant liberally motions for extensions of time.

Individual judges may continue trial-related deadlines in civil cases at their discretion.

State Orders Governor Herbert issued guidance on gradual reopening.

Orange (Moderate Risk) in Grand County, Summit County, Wasatch County, Salt Lake City, West Valley City, and Magna metro township. An individual or business in an area identified in Subsection (2) (a) shall comply with the Orange (Moderate Risk) provisions of the Phased Guidelines.

Yellow (Lozw Risk) in all other areas of the State not identified in Subsection (2) (a). An individual or business in an area identified in Subsection (2) (b) shall comply with the Yellow (Low Risk) provisions of the Phased Guidelines.






VERMONT STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A


Civil action trial extension period? Jury trials in civil cases are suspended until January 1, 2021 (Effective June 1, 2020).

Except as ordered by the presiding judge in a particular case, no civil trials will be scheduled before September 1, 2020. The presiding judge retains discretion to schedule a trial before that date.


No Discretionary


N/A

Depending on the length of the current emergency and its effect in particular cases, counsel are encouraged to communicate and submit joint revised discovery schedules which reflect the needs of their cases. In the absence of a motion or joint proposal, the existing pre-trial order remains in effect.

State Orders Governor Phil Scott issued on March 16 a state of emergency and announced statewide closures of bars and restaurants through June 15, 2020.






VIRGINIA STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


For all cases in district and circuit courts the statutes of limitation and all other case-related deadlines, excluding discovery deadlines, shall continue to be tolled during the ongoing Period of Judicial Emergency (now March 16, 2020, through June 7, 2020)

N/A



All civil and criminal jury trials are suspended and shall be continued until further notice and no jury trials shall occur in the Commonwealth. Effective May 18, 2020, all courts may hear in-person non-emergency matters if they determine it is safe to do so (Subject to conditions).

E.D. – All civil in person proceedings, including court appearances, trials, hearings, settlement conferences, scheduled to occur through 6/10/2020, except emergencies, are postponed. W.D. – all civil in person proceedings, including jury trials, scheduled through 6/10/2020 are suspended and will be continued by the presiding judge. Pretrial deadlines should be addressed with presiding judge. (4/16/2020 order)


Discretionary; significantly varies by county.

Discretionary







All discovery issued with a deadline to respond during the judicial emergency shall be due within twenty-one (21) days of the effective date of this Order (May 18, 2020).

E.D. – Remote proceedings will move forward; deadlines are within the discretion of the presiding judge; for further guidance, see www.vaed.uscourts.gov

W.D. – in person appearances and civil jury trials are continued through and including June 10, 2020, but judges will continue to schedule remote appearances;

State Orders Businesses, restaurants, bars, farmers

markets, gyms, salons, campgrounds,

shooting ranges may begin to reopen on

May 15, 2020 (subject to conditions; see

EO 61, Amended 5/20/2020)

http://www.vaed.uscourts.gov/






WASHINGTON STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A



All civil jury trials remain suspended until at least July 6, 2020. Trials already in session where a jury has been sworn and social distancing and other public health measures are strictly observed may proceed or, at the discretion of the trial court or agreement of the parties, be continued to a later date. Nonjury trials may be conducted by remote means or in person with strict observance of social distancing and other public health measures.

W.D. - All civil trails and hearings scheduled before August 3, 2020 are continued pending further order of Court; E.D. – all civil trials and in person hearings through 5/15/2020 are vacated subject to further order and telephonic hearings will remain scheduled.


Discretionary W.D. – Discretionary; E.D. – Yes


With respect to all civil matters, courts should encourage parties to stipulate in writing to reasonable modifications of existing case schedules and methods of service and to conduct discovery by remote means whenever possible.

W.D. – Court will proceed with video/telephonic conferences as appropriate and judges have discretion to amend scheduling orders but motion filing deadlines remain in place; guidance can be found at wawd.uscourts.gov E.D. – Case management deadlines suspended pending further order by judge in each case.

Guidance can be found at waed.uscourts.gov.

State Orders Governor Inslee has extended the “Stay Home-Stay Healthy” proclamation through May 31, 2020, with limited exceptions and a phased “Safe Start” approach to reopening.






WEST VIRGINIA STATE FEDERAL


YES NO


Statutes of limitations and statutes of repose that would otherwise expire during the period of judicial emergency between March 23, 2020, and May 15, 2020, shall expire on May 18, 2020

N/A

Civil action trial dates extended? YES N.D. – Within discretion of the

trial judge; ; S.D. - Yes


In-person hearings or proceedings may commence on or after May 18, 2020; Grand jury proceedings may commence on or after June 15, 2020; Jury trials may commence on or after June 29, 2020. Subject to protocols.

N.D. – N/A; all federal courthouses are closed to the public (3/20/2020).

S.D. – all civil jury trials through 5/31/2020 are continued pending further order of the Court; all in-person court matters scheduled through 5/31/2020 will be rescheduled and courthouses are closed to the general public. (GO #5 4/14/2020).


YES NO







Deadlines set forth in court rules, statutes ( excluding statutes of limitation and repose), ordinances, administrative rules, scheduling orders, or otherwise that expired between March 23, 2020, and April 17, 2020, are hereby extended to May 29, 2020, unless otherwise ordered by the presiding judicial officer;

Deadlines set forth in court rules, statutes ( excluding statutes of limitation and repose), ordinances, administrative rules, scheduling orders, or otherwise that expired between April 18, 2020 and May 15, 2020, are hereby extended to June 12, 2020, unless otherwise ordered by the presiding judicial officer;

Deadlines, statutes of limitations, and statutes of repose that do not expire during the period of judicial emergency between March 23, 2020, and May 15, 2020, are not extended or tolled by this or prior orders

N/A

State Orders Small businesses, tanning businesses, retail businesses, spectator less sports, state park campgrounds, and restaurants may begin to reopen subject to conditions. EO No. 39-20. For additional guidance, see governor.wv.gov.






WISCONSIN STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A



Wisconsin Supreme Court issued orders postponing jury trials and temporarily suspending in-person proceedings statewide, with certain limited exceptions. Trials that were scheduled to begin through May 22, 2020 are continued and will be rescheduled after that date.

E.D. – All civil trials scheduled to begin before June 1, 2020 are continued and will be rescheduled by the presiding judge to a date after June 1, 2020. All in-person civil hearings, including settlement conferences and mediations, will be converted to telephonic or videoconference proceedings. For further guidance, see wied.uscourts.gov

W.D. – all civil jury trials are suspended through 6/30/2020 but pretrial deadlines remain in place; other relief from deadlines should be requested by motion.


Discretionary No







All deadlines in all matters pending in the appellate courts that would expire on or before 5/22/2020 and all deadlines for the filing in the circuit courts of documents under Wis.Stat. Sections (Rules) 809.107, 809.30, 809.32 that would expire on or before 5/22/2020 shall be tolled for 21 days (21 calendar days should be added to the current deadline) (not applicable to notices of appeal). Motions, for emergency relief only, can be filed via e-mail but other nonemergency motion filings are discouraged until after 5/22/2020 (4/8/2020). For further guidance see wicourts.gov

. N/A

State Orders Emergency Order #34 and #36 ordered that curb side drop off, outdoor recreational rentals, car washes, retail stores and drive in theaters may reopen with conditions. Stay At Home executive order issued 3/25/2020 is extended through 5/26/2020 (by order dated 4/16/2020).






WYOMING STATE FEDERAL


NO NO


N/A N/A


YES

YES


Rules suspending paper copies of pleadings in the Supreme Court and adopting procedures for remote administration of oaths and witnesses, and for paper filings shall remain in effect until August 3, 2020. No jury trials should be conducted prior to August 3, 2020. All in-person proceedings in all Circuit and District Courts and the Supreme Court in Wyoming should be suspended from the close of business on March 18, 2020 to August 3, 2020 (with exceptions; see 5/15/2020 Order) For further guidance, see courts.state.wy.us.

All civil trials and in person appearances scheduled prior to 6/1/2020 are vacated, along with any final pretrial conference and associated deadlines for these cases. All civil trials set to be held 6/1/2020 or thereafter will be held as currently scheduled and may be addressed by the Court on a case-by-case basis. All in person hearings scheduled in civil cases between 3/20/2020 and 5/31/2020 will be held remotely (see 3/20/2020 Order). For further guidance, see wyd.uscourts.gov.




All civil trials, hearings, and motions should be postponed and rescheduled for a later date unless the assigned judge finds the proceedings can be held through telephonic or video means and an adequate record can be made by a court reporter or electronic recording.

For further guidance, see courts.state.wy.us.

All other civil case deadlines, unassociated with the trial date and final pretrial conference, shall remain in place subject to modification by the Court upon request of counsel.

State Orders Governor Mark Gordon ordered that salons, bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters, and daycares, may begin to reopen beginning May 13, 2020 and continuing through May 31, 2020, subject to conditions (See 5/13/2020 Order). Schools may not reopen before June 1, 2020 (with exceptions, see 5/13/2020 Order.)






U.S. Supreme Court

After postponing oral arguments scheduled for the April session, the high court announced April 13 that it would

hear oral arguments remotely in May for a limited number of previously postponed cases. The court will proceed

with the resolution of all cases argued this term. Opinions will be posted on the court's website.

The high court said on April 30 that it will provide a live audio feed of arguments to Fox News, which is the network

pool chair, The Associated Press and C-SPAN.

The court closed to tourists on March 12 until further notice, but the building will remain open for official business.

The deadline to file any petition for a writ of certiorari due on or after March 19 is extended to 150 days from the

date of the lower court judgment, order denying discretionary review or order denying a timely petition for

rehearing. The court said it will generally grant motions for time extensions if parties have difficulties related to the

coronavirus.

Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

All cases scheduled for argument in May will be conducted remotely and no in-person hearings will be held. All

existing deadlines in cases are still in effect. All requirements to provide paper copies of documents submitted

electronically are suspended for all documents filed on or after March 2 until further notice. Pro se parties are

permitted to submit case-initiating documents by fax or email.

The public is prohibited from entering the National Courts Building complex unless preauthorized by court staff and

only as necessary to conduct or support essential court functions, effective March 16. Those who have tested

positive for the coronavirus or had possible exposure to the virus are prohibited from entering the courthouse.

D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals

The court of appeals for the D.C. Circuit has suspended all in-person onsite oral arguments until further notice.

The Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is limiting access to its courthouse to "judges, court staff, members of the

media, and visitors with official business with the courts," effective Friday. The court asked that those who have

tested positive for the coronavirus, have had contact with someone who has been exposed to the virus, been asked

to self-quarantine or are experiencing flu-like symptoms not enter the courthouse. Pro se litigants may email filings

to [email protected] as PDF files and should not send duplicate paper copies to the court. Individuals

who enter the courthouse or annex must have a face mask covering their nose and mouth. Sealed materials may be

filed via email as a PDF file to [email protected]. For further guidance, see cadc.uscourts.gov.

First Circuit Court of Appeals

The clerk's office will not accept in-person case filings at its intake window until further notice. Those filing paper

documents can use the drop box located by the main entrance on the first floor of the John Joseph Moakley U.S.

Courthouse in Boston. The court has temporarily suspended a requirement that appendices to briefs must be filed

only in paper form. Appendices should be filed electronically, and after an appendix is accepted for filing, the court

may set a deadline for paper copies. For further guidance, see ca1.uscourts.gov.






Second Circuit Court of Appeals

All filing dates and other deadlines between March 16 and May 17 are extended by 21 days. The court will hear all

oral arguments through teleconference.

Those who do not have business with the court will not be admitted until further notice.

Lawyers or pro se parties scheduled to argue before the court should contact the clerk of court if they: visited or

have been in contact with someone who was in China, Iran, Italy, Japan or South Korea in the past two weeks, have

been asked to self-quarantine, have tested positive for the coronavirus or have been in contact with someone who

has tested positive, or if they have a verifiable health condition. For further guidance, see ca2.uscourts.gov.

Third Circuit Court of Appeals

Oral arguments will continue as scheduled pending further order of the court. The merits panel will determine the

manner of argument. Parties may file a motion requesting to appear by audio conference. The majority of staff in

the clerk's office will be working remotely. The three-day time limit for requesting extensions is relaxed until the

clerk's office resumes normal operations. The filing of paper copies of briefs and appendices is deferred until

further notice. For further guidance, see ca3.uscourts.gov.

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

The court temporarily suspended its oral argument requirement for published opinions. There will be no in-person

oral arguments in the court in May.

The Powell Courthouse in Richmond, Virginia, is closed to the public. Papers may be filed in the courthouse lobby,

but those who have tested positive for the coronavirus, those with symptoms of COVID-19 and those who may

have been exposed to the virus are prohibited from entering the building. For further guidance, see

ca4.uscourts.gov.

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

All requirements to file paper copies are suspended until further notice. Extensions with justification may be

requested from the clerk's office. All outstanding deadlines for incarcerated and nonincarcerated pro se filers are

extended for 60 days after their due dates. Oral arguments may be conducted remotely. For further guidance, see

ca5.uscourts.gov.

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Court is operating in the normal course and pro se litigants can email filings in PDF

format (paper filing requirement for Pro Se litigants is temporarily suspended through 5/30/2020).For further

guidance, see ca6.uscourts.gov.

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

All cases scheduled for oral argument through June 30 will be argued remotely. Audio from oral arguments will be

livestreamed on YouTube and recorded and posted on the court's website. The courtroom in Chicago will be closed

to the public, and the court is operating with reduced staff. Arguments will be recorded and posted on the court's

website. If all parties agree among themselves to waive oral argument, they may jointly file a motion with the court

seeking permission to do so. For further guidance, see ca7.uscourts.gov.






Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Court has suspended paper copies of electronically filed briefs and addendums. Pro Se parties not e-filing

should continue to file paper copies and the Court may direct parties to file paper copies on a case by case basis

and paper copies of filings must be served on Pro Se litigants. The public is not being admitted to the Eighth Circuit

Clerk’s Office. Those who come to the Burger Courthouse in St. Paul, Minnesota, or the Eagleton Courthouse in St.

Louis to file may leave their documents at the front door to the office. For further guidance, see ca8.uscourts.gov.

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Ninth Circuit courthouses are closed to the public during noncourt weeks until further notice. The court is

evaluating arguments currently scheduled for March, April and May and will give orders to the cases individually.

Panels may exercise their discretion to submit cases without argument, postpone argument to a later date or hold

argument via telephone or video. Arguments will be livestreamed for the public. For further guidance, see

ca9.uscourts.gov.

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Tenth Circuit closed its sole courthouse to the public from March 17 until further notice. The Denver

courthouse will be restricted to judges, court staff, court security officers and service providers with official

business with the court. All filings should be made electronically or via mail until further notice. The requirement

for parties to submit paper copies of briefs, appendices, and petitions for rehearing en banc is temporarily

suspended. For further guidance, see ca10.uscourts.gov.

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

In the Eleventh Circuit, only judges, court staff, members of the media and visitors with official business with the

court will be allowed into the two Eleventh Circuit buildings. Paper filing requirements are temporarily waived.

Panels can hear oral arguments remotely, and those hearings will be livestreamed for the public when feasible.

Recordings of oral arguments will also be available on the court's website. For further guidance, see

ca11.uscourts.gov.

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