By Patty HarrisNineteenth Judicial Circuit Court
OKEECHOBEE -- Effective immediately, Sept. 16, until further notice the Okeechobee County Courthouse (Judicial Center) is reverting back to …
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By Patty Harris
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court
OKEECHOBEE -- Effective immediately, Sept. 16, until further notice the Okeechobee County Courthouse (Judicial Center) is reverting back to Phase One. The phases for reopening the courts are:
Phase 1: In-person contact is inadvisable, court facilities are effectively closed to the public, and in-person proceedings are rare;
Phase 3: In-person contact is more broadly authorized and protective measures are relaxed; and,
Phase 4: COVID-19 no longer presents a significant risk to public health and safety.
During Phase One, essential court proceedings may be conducted in-person. For these in-person proceedings staff that have not been directed to self-quarantine by their supervisor may continue to work within the building with strict adherence to the safety protocols. We are currently coordinating with the County to provide cleaning/sanitizing.
All other non-essential court proceedings will be conducted remotely or postponed.
For reference on the designation of essential and non-essential court proceedings please see AO2020-01 located at: www.circuit19.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/2020-01.pdf