Jury Trials Halted Until Mid-September

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the suspension of jury trials through the summer because of the coronavirus outbreak.

In an administrative order, justices said in-person court proceedings can resume beginning May 15 at the discretion of presiding local judges. However, jury trials shall remain suspended until Sept. 14.

The court had earlier suspended in-person court proceedings, although hearings were happening by telephone and videoconference.

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