July 20, 2020 |
Criminal jury trials will resume in both the Carbon County Circuit and District Courts next month.
Jury trials were put on hold about 100 days ago because of coronavirus concerns, but the constitutional guarantee to a speedy trial means courtrooms must reopen.
Bigfoot 99’s Cali O’Hare met with the judges Friday and has the story.
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Carbon County District Courtroom outfitted with COVID-19 precautions. Photo by Cali O'Hare/Bigfoot 99.

Criminal jury trials will resume in both the Carbon County Circuit and District Courts next month. Jury trials were put on hold about 100 days ago because of coronavirus concerns, but the constitutional guarantee to a speedy trial means courtrooms must reopen. Pictured: Carbon County District Courtroom outfitted with COVID-19 precautions. Photo by Cali O'Hare/Bigfoot 99.

Carbon County District Courtroom outfitted with COVID-19 precautions. Photo by Cali O'Hare/Bigfoot 99.

Carbon County District Courtroom outfitted with COVID-19 precautions. Photo by Cali O'Hare/Bigfoot 99.