New York Postpones New Jury Trials This Week

As of Monday, New York has put a pause on all new jury trials in an effort to respond to the increase of COVID-19 cases throughout the state.

Prospective jurors for new criminal or civil trials will not be summoned.
Prospective grand jurors will be instructed not to appear for grand jury service, while pending grand juries will continue until completion.
Future bench trials and hearings will be conducted virtually unless a deputy chief administrative judge rules otherwise.
In-person court conferences that adhere to social distancing guidelines will be permitted.

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