Beginning in April 2022, the Second District Court of Appeal, is resuming in person arguments consistent with updated state and local public health guidance. Face coverings in the courtroom will be required for all visitors regardless of vaccination status. Those who are fully vaccinated may remove their masks only while presenting oral argument. Division Two will conduct the first in person oral argument on April 21st. The District’s policy is for in-person argument and may begin for the entire district as early as May 2022 subject to our experience with changing and fluid circumstances. Until further notice, each division will make adjustments in accordance with its special needs and circumstances.
For any counsel appearing in-person for oral argument, please be advised you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test result for COVID 19 within 48 hours of your scheduled appearance. Those who do not provide proof as outlined will not be permitted to enter the courtroom. The Clerk’s Office will be providing more detailed information regarding the procedures which will be used to conduct the oral arguments. Public access will be limited consistent with health and safety protocols.
This announcement rescinds the Administrative Presiding Justice’s March 16, 2020, order suspending in person oral arguments.
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