Jurisdiction

State

Delay/Information as of 06/03/2020

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UPDATED 6/02/2020

AR

Pulaski County courts will be closed until June 14th. Additionally, many courts throughout the state are implementing restrictions on cases being heard and the public entering the court in response to COVID-19. Our local partners will continue to process requests, but we do anticipate delays throughout the state in light of these new procedures. A complete list of closings can be found at the link below:

https://www.arcourts.gov/news/judiciary-closings-cancellations-changes

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UPDATED 5/28/2020

CA

Counties throughout the state are either closing or are severely limiting public entrance. We should expect significant delays in processing, particularly in areas that require clerk assistance.

We have confirmed that the following courts will be closed to the public: Humboldt, Mariposa, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Tehama, Ventura

Los Angeles
UPDATED 5/18/2020

CA

All clerk’s offices are closed for in-person activity, however it has been posted that they will continue to assist the public with remote access methods. At this time we expect orders will continue to be processed, however we do anticipate extended TATs. As of this time, the courts are planning to open on 6/10.

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UPDATED 4/24/2020

DC

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, courts will now be closed to the public. Our local partner is working directly with court clerks to verify case information. Only orders that have potential records will be delayed, as they now require clerk assistance.

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UPDATED 5/14/2020

DE

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, courts will be closed to the public until June 13th. Our local partner is now able to complete some orders on a limited basis until the courts reopen fully.

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UPDATED 6/01/2020

GA

In an effort to reduce public exposure to COVID-19, courts in these counties will remain closed:

Clayton, Dougherty, Fayette, Gwinnet, Jasper, Liberty, McIntosh, Monroe, Pulaski

The Supreme Court of GA has extended their judicial emergency until June 12th, and we are monitoring this state closely for updates. You can read the order by following the link below.
https://www.gasupreme.us/extend-judicial-emergency/

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UPDATED 06/02/2020

KY

The state has further extended their order limiting in-person court activities, and courts are prioritizing emergency matters. Our local partners are monitoring the situation, but it appears that these limitations will remain in effect until after the local elections on June 23rd. We will continue to watch this area closely, and provide updates as they are received.

We have confirmed our local partners do have access to the following counties beginning today: Boone, Garrard, Mason, Meade, Rowan. We have also learned Henderson will begin allowing researchers entrance on 6/15.

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UPDATED 5/18/2020

LA

In response to the spread of COVID-19, courts are taking measures to limit public exposure. Following the governor’s stay-at-home order, all courts are operating with essential staff only. In areas that require clerks to assist with searches, delays should be expected. We are continuing to process orders in areas with remote access, where our researchers are able to access PATs in courts, and where clerks are willing to assist.

Courts we have confirmed to be closed currently are: Cameron, Iberia, Livingston, Richland, Vermillion

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UPDATED 5/28/2020

MA

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, courts are severely limiting in-person activities, and are currently only holding emergency hearings until July 1st. Our local partner is able to complete orders on a very limited basis, however we should continue to expect delays throughout the state until court operations resume as normal.

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UPDATED 3/30/2020

MI

In response to the spread of COVID-19, courts in MI are taking measures to limit public exposure. Following the governor’s stay-at-home order, all courts are operating with essential staff only. In areas that require clerks to assist with searches, delays should be expected. We are continuing to process orders in areas with remote access, where our researchers are able to access PATs in courts, and where clerks are willing to assist.

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UPDATED 5/27/2020

MS

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, courts in the following counties are operating with essential staff only, and we should expect delays as our researchers are working with clerks to assist in searches:
Franklin, Hancock, Hinds, Itawamba, Jackson, Lauderdale, Leake, Leflore, Marshall, Monroe, Prentiss, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tishomingo, Union

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UPDATED 4/28/2020

MT

In response to the spread of COVID-19, courts in Montana are taking measures to limit public exposure. Many courts are operating with essential staff only, but are assisting with background check requests. In areas that require clerks to assist with searches, delays should be expected. We are continuing to process orders in areas with remote access, where our researchers are able to access PATs in courts, and where clerks are willing to assist.

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UPDATED 6/3/2020

NJ

All Superior Court locations are now closed to the public. At this time, we do not have a date for when they plan to reopen. We are monitoring closely, and actively engaging the AOC to advocate for allowing safe researcher access. We will provide updates as they are received.

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UPDATED 06/02/2020

NY

Courts in the following counties will be closed due to COVID-19:

Albany, Schenectady, Washington (reopen 6/8), Yates (reopen 6/8)

Our local partners are monitoring closely, and updates will be provided as they are received.

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UPDATED 5/12/2020

TN

In response to the spread of COVID-19, courts in TN are taking measures to limit public exposure, and will continue through 6/12.

Currently the following counties are either closed or are confirmed to not be assisting with record check requests: Hardeman, Hickman, Lake, Moore, Sevier

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UPDATED 6/01/2020

TX

The courts have updated their in-person court guidance, and are now saying they will continue to limit activity until August 15th. Please note, however, that many areas allow for remote access, and only areas that require in-person visits will be delayed.

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UPDATED 6/01/2020

VA

Courts have lifted some restrictions on in-person activity, and are now allowing some non-emergency matters to be handled at the courts. We are processing orders, but please be advised that we anticipate delays on orders requiring clerk assistance for verification.

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UPDATED 6/03/2020

WV

Most courts resumed in-person operations on 5/18. While we expect researchers will once again have access to conduct research, we also expect TATs will be extended until we are able to process the backlog of orders from the closures. Boone, Mingo, Pendleton, Randolph, and Webster counties are now allowing access or clerk assistance for researchers. Braxton remains closed, but per a clerk at the circuit court they are planning to reopen in the coming days.