After weeks of video conference trials and reduced dockets, courtrooms in the 13th Judicial Circuit will begin regularly hosting proceedings once again starting Monday, according to an administrative order.
Courts have been operating as nonessential businesses, according to the order, which means greatly reduced and socially distanced services. Under the regulations, courts held most proceedings via video conference or phone. These regulations will officially be lifted after Friday, but the courtrooms won’t be at pre-pandemic occupancy just yet.
The 13th Judicial Circuit serves Boone and Callaway counties.
“Starting Monday, any case type could be in person,” Court Administrator Mary Epping said. “Most attorneys and parties have contacted us saying that they want to appear over video, though.”
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