{"id":109543,"date":"2021-08-12T18:00:27","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T22:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=109543"},"modified":"2021-08-16T20:35:17","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T00:35:17","slug":"allen-county-courts-return-covid-19-masking-option-to-courtrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2021\/08\/12\/allen-county-courts-return-covid-19-masking-option-to-courtrooms\/","title":{"rendered":"Allen County Courts return COVID-19 masking option to courtrooms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/102528.jpg\" alt=\"COVID-19\" width=\"591\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/102528.jpg 591w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/102528-222x300.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In response to the surge in COVID-19 cases and Allen County\u2019s return to orange status, the Allen County Circuit and Superior courts have updated their policy on wearing masks and facial coverings in court buildings.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Allen County Courts Return Masking Option To Courtrooms<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Masks and facial coverings recommended; building access unrestricted<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (August 12, 2021) \u2013 In response to the surge in COVID-19 cases and Allen County\u2019s return to orange status, the Allen County Circuit and Superior courts have updated their policy on the wearing of masks and facial coverings in court buildings.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning immediately, at the direction of a Judge or Magistrate, masks might be required in courtrooms and other congregate settings. Such settings could include crowded gathering areas including hallways and lobby areas. This policy updated applies to the Allen County Courthouse, Meeks Justice Center, the Courthouse Annex and the Allen County Juvenile Center.<\/p>\n<p>Mask wearing in court facilities is strongly recommended at all times. In the event that masking is required, masks will be provided at no charge. Masks are available to the public in court offices, at security checkpoints and in courtrooms at all times, regardless of whether masking is required.<\/p>\n<p>Social distancing provisions also remain in effect in courtrooms, limiting crowd sizes. Jurors are also being protected by spreading out assemblies to limit crowd sizes and calling prospective jurors to the Courthouse in small groups.<\/p>\n<p>The Allen County Judges considered other options for protecting the safety of court users and employees, including restrictions on access to court buildings. For now, the only change will be the option to require masks in courtrooms and other crowded settings. Court policy on masking and building access will be re-evaluated on a frequent basis until COVID-19 conditions improve.<\/p>\n<p>All Allen County court facilities are currently open to the public without restriction.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/\">Return to the AroundFortWayne home page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2009_05_11_header.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Komets celebrated their back to back Turner Cup Championship downtown.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b320f2bacc6cb243e443b4b98c5ee9f5' data-image-id=\"1812\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2009_05_11_header.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2009_05_11_header.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/05\/12 - Komets celebration\" data-description=\"The Komets celebrated their back to back Turner Cup Championship downtown.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/05\/12 - Komets celebration\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/05\/12 - Komets celebration\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1812\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2009_05_11_header.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2009_06_14_header.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Headwaters Park on June 12, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b320f2bacc6cb243e443b4b98c5ee9f5' data-image-id=\"2432\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2009_06_14_header.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2009_06_14_header.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/06\/14 - Headwaters Park\" data-description=\"Headwaters Park on June 12, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/06\/14 - Headwaters Park\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/06\/14 - Headwaters Park\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"2432\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2009_06_14_header.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2005-trf\/8741.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"After the Three Rivers Festival Parade, the Fort Wayne Fire Department provided a moist cool-down at the Courthouse Green.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='b320f2bacc6cb243e443b4b98c5ee9f5' data-image-id=\"2787\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2005-trf\/8741.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2005-trf\/thumbs\/thumbs_8741.jpg\" data-title=\"2005 TRF: FWFD provides cool-down\" data-description=\"After the Three Rivers Festival Parade, the Fort Wayne Fire Department provided a moist cool-down at the Courthouse Green.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2005 TRF: FWFD provides cool-down\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2005 TRF: FWFD provides cool-down\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"2787\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2005-trf\/thumbs\/thumbs_8741.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2006-trf\/13641.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Fort Wayne Police Department cars and motorcycles along with Allen County Sheriff&#039;s motorcycles lined up on Superior Street after the 2006 Three Rivers Festival Parade.  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