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 discouraged. People can “appear” for their court hearings by Zoom in all Clallam County Superior courtrooms, and in District Court I.
Criminal cases. All people involved in impacted criminal cases will need to appear in court to obtain a new court date. Failure to do so will result in a bench warrant for your arrest. Contact your attorney for more information.
Bench trials (trials without a jury) are scheduled to continue without interruption, although CCB.com recommends everyone check with their lawyer or the court clerks office.
Clallam County is currently experiencing it’s highest ever pandemic rates of COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and deaths. No indoor location is safe, and outdoor contacts should be managed very carefully. Social distancing, hand washing, face masks, and vaccinations are what will help bring this under control.