This order ALLOWS TO LAPSE portions of prior general orders regarding the COVID-19 virus public emergency, MODIFIES others and EXTENDS still others. Where this order differs from prior general orders, this order supersedes and replaces those orders.
The court is aware that given the on-going COVID-19 public health emergency, parties in civil litigation have and will continue to take depositions by remote means.
| Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | New Year’s Day |
| Thursday, January 9, 2025 |
| Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 20, 2025 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Monday, February 17, 2025 | Washington's Birthday |
| Monday, May 26, 2025 | Memorial Day |
| Thursday, June 19, 2025 | Juneteenth Day |
| Friday, July 4 , 2025 | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 1, 2025 | Labor Day |
| Friday, January 1, 2021 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 18, 2021 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Monday, February 15, 2021 | Washington’s Birthday |
| Monday, May 31, 2021 | Memorial Day |
| Monday, July 5, 2021 | Independence Day (Observed) |
| Monday, September 6, 2021 | Labor Day |
| Monday, October 11, 2021 | Columbus Day |
In the Covid-19 era, using Zoom is essential for conducting court hearings. Join us for a free CLE on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. as Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph demonstrates how to use Zoom for change of plea/sentencing hearings.
Link to join Zoom meeting: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1609307497?pwd=WUhPL1l5aUJnQUVKRURaMFFWcWR4QT09
Demonstration:
• Watch a short demonstration of a change of plea hearing