Pinal County Superior Court

The day Gov. Doug Ducey announced the lifting of “Stay Home” orders by the end of the week, Pinal County Superior Court clarified the restrictions on its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The overall policy: “While keeping the courts operational and available to the community, all proceedings must be consistent with any policy directives from federal, state and local public health authorities.”

The court is making some hearings available via telephone or video while other “non-essential” hearings are being rescheduled.

Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 2020-75 requires anyone entering the courthouse to wear a mask or facial covering. Proceedings that must be in person are limited to attorneys, parties, victims, witnesses, jurors, court personnel “and other necessary persons.” The court is maintaining social-distancing requirements.

Those who enter the courthouse will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms. If you cannot enter the courthouse because of symptoms or illness, court personnel are expected to provide you with a phone number or alternative way to complete your business.

The court described some of its current health-safety measures: “deep-cleaning and disinfecting main public areas and courtrooms, regularly wiping down the trays and belt at security checkpoints, additional cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch areas and minimizing the number of court customers permitted in elevators.”