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Administrative Order 2021-16 (Amended)

In re: Kentucky Court of Justice Response to COVID-19 Emergency: Health and Safety Requirements (masks no longer required for fully vaccinated persons entering court facilities; screening signage; remote appearances)

Supreme Court of Kentucky (Minton, C.J.) · Kentucky (Court)

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Jurisdiction
Kentucky
Level
Court
Authority
Ky. Const. sec. 116; SCR 1.010
Issued
2021-05-18 May 18, 2021
Effective
2021-05-18 (upon entry) (read as 2021-05-18)
End
Replaced Aug. 9, 2021 by AO 2021-27 (KY-058) (read as 2021-08-09)
In force
May 18, 2021 to Aug. 9, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q22021 Q3
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementCourts and public offices
Addressees
  • all court facilities
  • litigants, attorneys, jurors, the public
Functions reached
  • CT courts and clerks
  • CL closings
  • CB
Collection
Kentucky KY

Operative words

2. Masks or other facial coverings are no longer required for fully vaccinated individuals entering a court facility. Continued use of masks or other facial coverings is strongly encouraged for individuals who are not fully vaccinated, in compliance with current CDC guidelines.... This Order shall be effective upon entry and until further Order of this Court. Entered this 18th day of May 2021.

Enforcement

Order of the Supreme Court binding on all court facilities

Notes

Companion AO 2021-17 (same date) governs proceedings: jury trials at the trial judge's discretion; certain matters rescheduled 'no sooner than July 1, 2021'

Retrieval note

AO 2021-17 read but not saved as a separate exhibit.