Sonoma — Order of the Presiding Judge concerning COVID-19

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

2 FILED J ocT 2 6 2021 of otCdiEnb. 4

8 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

9 COTINTY OF SONOMA

10 ORDER

11 Order of the Presiding Judge

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

14 COVID-l9 matters August 2,2021.

15 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 16 1. All members of the public entering any Sonoma County Superior Courthouse shall wear

17 a compliant face covering at all times which must completely cover both the nose and

18 mouth. Compliant coverings do not include: 1) neck gaiters 2) masks with valves or other

l9 holes 3) bandanas or 4) face shields.

20 2. All persons, including court employees, staff and judicial officers, shall wear a compliant

21 face covering, which must completely cover both the nose and mouth, while in public

22 areas, including but not limited to, courtrooms, hallways, public entry locations, and

23 public counters in all clerks offices. Compliant coverings do not include: 1) neck gaiters

24 2) masks with valves or other holes 3) bandanas or 4) face shields.

25 3. Fully vaccinated employees of the Court may remove their mask in approved work

26 spaces and areas approved by the Court Chief Executive Officers where there is no

27 personal interaction or personal contact with members of the public.

28 4. The Sonoma County Emergency Bail schedule shall remain in effect until further order oj

the Presiding Judge.

I 5. Any judicial officer shall have the authority to order any person removed from the

2 courthouse for failure to follow these orders, or if the judicial officer observes COVID-

3 19-like symptoms.

4 6. The Order of the Presiding Judge regarding Courtroom Proceedings via Zoom dated

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

6 remote appearances indefinitely. 7 7. This Order shatl be effective Octobera( 2021.

9 IT IS SO ORDERED.

ll Dated: I 12 BRADFORD J. DEMEO PRESIDING JUDGE13 SONOMA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT t4