Masking and Social Distancing Changes
As the state commences reopening, certain masking and social distancing requirements have been relaxed pursuant to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as implemented by Governor Newsom, the California Department of Public Health, and Cal/OSHA. In line with these changes, effective July 6, 2021, the Court will no longer require social distancing in its facilities. Additionally, effective July 6, 2021, the Court’s masking requirements will change as follows:
- Members of the public are not required to wear face masks if they are fully vaccinated. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or two weeks after receiving the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
- Members of the public who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear a compliant face mask. Compliant face masks must completely cover the nose and mouth and may not include neck gaiters (regardless of double-layering), masks with valves or other holes, bandanas, or face shields.
- Jurors are not required to wear a face mask if they are fully vaccinated and attest to their vaccination status in writing on a form provided by the Court. Jurors who are not fully vaccinated, or who choose not to complete the attestation form, must wear a compliant face mask.
- The Court will provide compliant face masks upon request.