Last week, there were seven reported cases of COVID in the City (in the Carnahan and Civil Courts Buildings). This week, so far, there are four more. Several of those cases are deputy sheriffs. And at least one grand juror has tested positive for the virus. Some others are in self-isolation awaiting test results.
I had a bench trial on a domestic assault first scheduled for Thursday, but it was continued at the request of everyone involved because the City is a COVID hotspot.
I still believe that we will not get back to jury trials or in-person hearings until after we have a vaccine readily available. Currently, that looks to be April, 2021.