The Second Appellate District's Division Two will hear oral arguments in the courtroom on May 19, 2022. Access to the courtroom will be limited to the Justices, essential court staff, and counsel in the cases scheduled. Due to concerns for the health and safety of the public and court employees, the courtroom will not be open to the public.
The court will provide a live video feed of the oral argument on May 19, 2022. The live audio feed will be available on the Second District Court of Appeal's calendar page on the court's website Calendars page.
Following are the court’s guidelines for counsel presenting oral argument: Only arguing counsel and no more than one attorney sitting second chair are permitted access to the courtroom.
Counsel appearing for oral argument will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID‑19 test result within 48 hours of your scheduled appearance. Those who do not provide proof as outlined will not be permitted to enter the courtroom.
Regardless of vaccination status, all counsel and attendees must wear masks and observe physical distancing while on the premises. Counsel and attendees must use only N-95, KN-95, or KF-94 masks within the courtroom. Masks may be removed when counsel is presenting argument.
Regardless of vaccination status, no counsel may enter the courtroom if they:
Tested positive for COVID-19 within the previous 14 days,
Are currently awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test,
Have been directed to either isolate or self-quarantine by any physician, hospital, or health agency,
Have had symptoms consistent with COVID-19 within the previous 14 days, such as a temperature in excess of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, unusual fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea,
Have traveled internationally within the previous 7 days, or
Within the previous 14 days, have had known close contact (as defined by guidance provided by the CDC) with a person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Notification of Potential Exposure -- In the event that counsel or co-counsel show symptoms or test positive for COVID-19 within five days after being present at the Second District Court of Appeal, counsel must call the Clerk's Office at 213-830-7000. These guidelines will be subject to modification as circumstances change. Court leaders will continue to closely monitor public health guidelines in deciding how future oral arguments will proceed.
Are currently awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test,
Have been directed to either isolate or self-quarantine by any physician, hospital, or health agency,
Have had symptoms consistent with COVID-19 within the previous 14 days, such as a temperature in excess of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, unusual fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea,
Have traveled internationally within the previous 7 days, or
Within the previous 14 days, have had known close contact (as defined by guidance provided by the CDC) with a person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Notification of Potential Exposure -- In the event that counsel or co-counsel show symptoms or test positive for COVID-19 within five days after being present at the Second District Court of Appeal, counsel must call the Clerk's Office at 213-830-7000. These guidelines will be subject to modification as circumstances change. Court leaders will continue to closely monitor public health guidelines in deciding how future oral arguments will proceed.
For appearances further south, see: "Effective May 2022, the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One, is updating its masking guidelines in keeping with state and local public health guidance. Face coverings are no longer required regardless of vaccination status. While in-person argument will return as the default method of appearance, counsel may elect to appear remotely."
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