Because of the surging Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, and to protect juror and witness safety, Clallam County courts are reducing jury trials in January 2022. The Clallam County Superior Court is cancelling the start of all new jury trials in January, 2022. Jury trials already in progress, such as the Bauer murder trial, will continue on schedule. People with trials … [Read more...] about Omicron wave court closures
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Omicron is transmissible from 30 feet away
Governments and citizens prepare for the most intense wave to come - the Omicron variant. The COVID-19 Omicron variant is by far the most transmissible variant of the pandemic virus to date. The delta variant was very infectious, but Omicron is many more times infectious. The US CDC is planning for punishing wave of Omicron infections in January. Many countries and quickly … [Read more...] about Omicron is transmissible from 30 feet away
COVID-19: Jury trials cancellations 2021
UPDATED: All jury trials cancelled through October 31, 2021, pursuant to Emergency Order 21-2-00001-05, September 15, 2021. Because COVID-19 cases are spiking among the unvaccinated, the Clallam County Superior Court has cancelled all jury trials through September 26, 2021. Masks are required in all courtrooms. In person court appearances are allowed, but are strongly … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Jury trials cancellations 2021
Washington Supreme Court requires vaccination for employees
The Washington State Supreme Court has issued Order Number 25700-B-669, requiring all of its employees to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A news release from the court, with links to the full order is available here. The order includes employees of the Washington State Law Library. Exceptions are provided for workers who can verify a need under the Americans … [Read more...] about Washington Supreme Court requires vaccination for employees
Covid-19 vaccination proof required by NY Federal judge
For the sentencing of Allison Mack, Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis has ordered that courtroom seating will be limited and all people entering the courtroom will be required to show proof of vaccination. Judge Garaufis is the senior U.S. District Court judge for the eastern district of New York. Allison Mack was a Smallville actress plead guilty to racketeering and conspiracy to … [Read more...] about Covid-19 vaccination proof required by NY Federal judge
Landlord tenant lawyers and the pandemic
If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with a landlord tenant matter in Clallam County, try calling the lawyers on this page. The COVID troubles It's not easy for tenants or landlords during the the COVID-19 pandemic. ClallamCountyBar.com encourages everyone to be polite and respectful and to try to work things out on your own. Nobody "wins" in court. For tenants, … [Read more...] about Landlord tenant lawyers and the pandemic