Dallas County held its in-person court trial in almost a whole year according to a Fox 4 article from May 3rd. In it they say:
“Dallas County held its first criminal trial in more than a year on Monday.
The case involved one of the best known legal names in Dallas and was able to take place thanks to the resumption of in-person jury selection.
The testimony looked a bit different in a world changed by COVID-19.”
The county has spent a pretty penny ensuring that courts are safe to enter in light of the ongoing pandemic according to a Dallas Morning News article from May 3rd. In it they say:
“The county spent more than $93,000 to retrofit the courtrooms and central jury room with installments of plexiglass, microphones and other features, said Jonathon Bazan, an assistant county administrator. That figure also includes personal protective equipment, like clear face masks, for potential jurors and witnesses.
An additional $771,186 was spent on information technology modifications — things like temperature scanners, data and cabling and hardware. The bulk of that bill was for setup and included remote hearings that were happening throughout the pandemic, Bazan said. (https://www.cookwarejunkies.com/) ”
Looks like you’ll need to keep an eye out for jury summons again.
