The Del Norte County Superior Court has closed operations effective March 20 through April 1 in response to the emergency declaration from the County Public Health Director.
Presiding Judge Darren McElfresh issued the implementation order March 19, according to the emergency powers granted him by California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye.
As a result, all civil and criminal trials are suspended through April 17 and no jurors are to report until April 20.
The court will reopen April 2 for emergency and essential matters only. Court officials reminded the public that while proceedings are open to the public, restrictions are in place to reduce the number of individuals in the courtroom to 10 or less with appropriate social distancing.
The court asks everyone not to come to the courthouse unless advised to be there by your attorney. If you represent yourself, the court asks you to call them before your scheduled appearance date.
As developments change, additional information will be posted on the Del Norte Superior Court website www.delnorte.courts.ca.gov.