COVID-19 Report for Prosecutors and Courts, June 30, 2021

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June 30, 2021 - Bulletin No. 34

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

Using Remote Technology to Enhance Criminal Justice Outcomes: Bringing Treatment Courts, Probation and Parole into the 21st Century

As courts grapple with case backlogs, some jurisdictions have considered strategies which increase diversion. The National Association of Drug Court Professionals, in partnership with the American Probation and Parole Association, developed a webinar which reviews research demonstrating improved outcomes from remote technologies in community corrections.

To view the webinar, click here.

Court News & Innovative Responses

Houston, Texas

To address a growing backlog of jury trials, Harris County plans to use funds to increase the number of judges in Harris County, expand jury operations at NRG and upgrade law enforcement body camera technology. For more information, click here.

West Virginia

The West Virginia State Supreme Court has ruled closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will not violate a defendant’s right to a speedy trial. For more information, click here.

Columbus, Ohio

A judge added the COVID-19 vaccination as a condition in three sentences imposed in the last week. 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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