COVID-19 impacts the judicial system and courts nationwide

With the coronavirus considerably disrupting the lives of consumers and business owners, our judicial system is also feeling the blow. Courts throughout the nation, at every judiciary level, have postponed or canceled proceedings in response to widespread COVID infections.  

As reported by the America Bar Association, ‘Some jurisdictions have excused people over 60 years old from jury duty as well as litigants who may be vulnerable to the virus from court proceedings. While courts must balance public safety and the safety of its workers against the Constitutional rights of citizens, any slowdown or restrictions on court operations could have serious implications for people with immediate problems, including the incarcerated awaiting a trial, individuals who need a protective order or custody decisions, and tenants facing evictions.’