While schools are closing and public events are being canceled due to coronavirus, the Los Angeles County Superior Court system was continuing to operate normally Friday, but court officials said anyone who feels sick should postpone jury duty if they’ve been called.
“The court is working with justice partners to identify ways to reduce the need for in-person appearances while performing legally mandated functions and respecting litigants’ due-process rights, including expanding video and telephone appearances,” according to the court.
Court officials stressed that anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough or difficulty breathing, or if “you believe you have been exposed to the virus, please do not come to the courthouse.”
Anyone who has been summoned for jury duty and either feels sick or believes they may have been exposed to the virus can postpone their jury service through the online portal at juryportal.lacourt.org/webportal, by calling 213-972-0970 or calling the Juror Assembly Room number listed on the summons.
Jurors who have already been assigned to a courtroom should contact the courtroom directly.
Attorneys, plaintiffs, defendants or witnesses should also contact the individual courtroom if they feel sick or believe they’ve been exposed to illness.
Court officials noted that some court functions can be completed online at www.lacourt.org without the need of coming to the courthouse.