Spokane County District Court suspends jury trials due to COVID surge

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Containing the Coronavirus

SPOKANE, Wash. – All criminal and civil jury trials have been suspended in Spokane County District Court.

The court is still operating under a State of Emergency and will suspend these trials until at least February 14 to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks.

Jury trials will be continued, according to a letter from the court.

“Based upon the court’s finding that the danger posed by COVID-19 is an unavoidable and unforeseen circumstances beyond the court’s control; the court thereby, finds good cause to continue jury trials,” the letter read.

For anyone who has a trial scheduled during the suspension, the court asks that they report in person to address future scheduling. The court also expects those with trials to make virtual appearances via Zoom if possible.

Read the entire letter from the court:


 

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