Sonoma — Order of the Presiding Judge concerning COVID-19

Sonoma — Order of the Presiding Judge concerning COVID-19 matters¶

I FILED 2 JUL I 6 2021 J ol of Catifomia,

8 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

9 COUNTY OF SONOMA l0 ORDER 1l Order of the Presiding Judge

l3 This Order revokes and supersedes the Order of the Presiding Judge concerning

t4 COVID-19 matters dated June 14, 2021.

l5 Due to the recent surge in both COVID-I9 and the highly contagious Delta Variant o

l6 COVID-l9, it is necessary to modify prior COVID-l9 related Orders for the safety and well-

t7 being of all who enter our courthouses.

18 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: l9 1. That all persons entering any Sonoma County Superior Courthouse will be required to

20 wear a compliant face covering at all times which must cover both the nose and mouth

2t completely. Compliant coverings do not include: 1) neck gaiters 2) masks with valves or

22 other holes 3) bandanas or 4) face shields. This Order applies to all interior spaces of

23 each courthouse including courtrooms, public entries and hallways, common areas, and

24 work spaces. This Order applies regardless of vaccination status.

25 2. The Sonoma County Emergency Bail schedule shall remain in effect until further order o

26 the Presiding Judge.

27 3. The Order of the Presiding Judge regarding Courtroom Proceedings via Zoom dated

28 November 12,2020, shall remain in full force and effect and shall apply to any and all

remote appearances indefinitely.

I 4. This Order shall be effective July 19, 2021.

2 3 IT IS SO ORDERED.

5 Dated: .{^t,^ l(, ahal 6 ) J. PRESIDING JUDGE 7 SONOMA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT