21 Jun Masks, health precautions no longer required in court buildings Updated 9:48 a.m., 7-29-2021: The Court entered Administrative Order 2021-15.2 that requires face masks for all unvaccinated individuals entering the courthouses, effective July 26, 2021. The day we have been waiting for has finally arrived. Masks, social distancing and other health and safety protocols we have followed for the last 15 months have ended and operations in our judicial centers and other court buildings resume fully on Monday, June 21. In response to Chief Justice Charles Canady issuing Supreme Court AOSC21-17 that says the judicial branch can now authorize broad in-person contact based on the wide availability of the COVID-19 vaccine and a substantial portion of Florida’s population being vaccinated, Twelfth Chief Judge Bonner issued Administrative Order 2021-09.2 terminating the local Court’s pandemic related administrative orders and other housekeeping matters. If you’ve been summoned for jury service or are coming to court for a hearing you may still wear a mask, or request one if you don’t have a mask, but you will not be required to cover your face in public spaces, courtrooms, hearing rooms, jury assembly or jury deliberation rooms. Hand-sanitizing stations will remain available throughout court buildings. Please carefully read hearing notices. Although we have resumed full operations, in an effort to reduce confusion, hearings that were originally set as Zoom hearings will remain scheduled as Zoom hearings. If you are unsure if your hearing is in person or on Zoom, contact the Clerk’s Office or your lawyer. Return to News List