The coronavirus pandemic is now beginning to affect operations at the local judicial level through the next several months.
Lyon County District Court announced Tuesday afternoon all jury trials scheduled through June 1 are being continued pending further order of the court. Any juror who has received a summons for trials from Mar. 17 through June 1 will not need to report on the designated date.
Any and all jurors scheduled for that time frame will now be returned to the jury pool and may receive a new summons later this year. Instructions have been given for litigants, attorneys and visitors who have cases scheduled to begin in this time frame and may begin feeling unwell.
* Contact the opposing party or attorney to explore an agreed continuance.
* If no agreement is reached contact the court’s administrative assistant for the judge overseeing the case or the clerk and advise them of your illness.
Along with the jury trials, several other adjustments have been announced.
* Numerous types of dockets have been suspended temporarily. If you have questions concerning a need to appear, contact your attorney or court offices.
* No marriage ceremonies will be scheduled until further notice.
* No tours, meetings or events will be allowed or scheduled until further notice.
District Court Administrator Ruth Wheeler says district court is remaining open and this simply an adjustment of normal of operations.
In a news release, district court acknowledges the coronavirus situation is presenting challenges to the Court’s normal operating procedures and administrators will continue to review all options to modify these procedures to minimize risk while meeting the Court’s core responsibilities. Administrators are asking that anyone who needs to conduct business do so by calling the district court at 620-341-3283.
