BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Whatcom County Superior Court is preparing to hold jury trials for the first time in almost a year.
The court is sending out jury summonses with the first trial expected to start on March 15th.
Prospective jurors will have their temperature checked and be screened for health problems on arrival.
Safe distancing will be maintained during the selection process and no food, drink or reading materials will be provided for safety.
Just one trial will be conducted at a time using both large courtrooms to allow for safe distancing, and all trial participants will have to wear masks.
Anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 or other health problems will be excused from jury duty.
Trials were suspended last April in response to the pandemic.