COVID-19 Report for Prosecutors and Courts, September 15, 2021

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September 15, 2021 - Bulletin No. 36

Prosecutors' offices and court systems across the nation are being impacted by COVID-19. Their daily work to maintain constitutional justice is being uprooted, altered, and halted. CNA and NDAA have partnered to actively develop and disseminate useful COVID-19 response resources to prosecutors and courts to support them during this trying time. This weekly bulletin shares helpful information and resources, as well as upcoming virtual networking events.

Useful Resources

Working Group Session Results

Recognizing that prosecutors nationwide continue to grapple with increasing case backlogs, staffing shortages, and concerns related to courts reopening, CNA and the NDAA held two listening sessions in August 2021 with prosecutors from around the country. Our goal was to better understand the current challenges and concerns within their jurisdictions, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

To view the results document, click here.

Court News & Innovative Responses

Kentucky

The Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is conducting an assessment to "identify gaps and guide the court’s future work around domestic and interpersonal violence response". To aid in this effort, they are soliciting community feedback through a series of forums to discuss various facets of domestic violence. For more information, click here.

Kitsap County, Washington

Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, Kitsap County Courts suspended jury trial for the third time throughout the pandemic. The Superior Court will not hold jury trials until December 6, 2021 and District Court will not hold jury trials until January 3, 2022. For more information, click here.

New Hampshire

To address case backlogs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, New Hampshire is utilizing retired judges who travel throughout the state to aid in mediations and settlement negotiations. For more information, click here.

From NDAA

We want to hear from you! If you would like to submit questions or have other concerns, please email us at covid19_courts@cna.org.

COVID-19-related news articles and resources, and past bulletins will be posted on the NDAA website. Continue to check the website for updated information.

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