CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Starting today, masks are now required to enter the Montgomery County Courts Center for any purpose, from paying a court fee to attending a trial.
Montgomery County had previously issued an order that masks were required in courtrooms. The order from the state extends the requirement to the entire building.
The Tennessee Supreme Court recently issued an order requiring all persons entering a courthouse for the purpose of court-related business to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth. The face covering has to be worn at all times while in the building, according to a news release.
The face covering requirement went into effect on Monday, July 13, and continues until further order of the court.
“The recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths required the court to reconsider how to best keep the public, court staff and judiciary safe while keeping courts as open and accessible as possible,” Chief Justice Jeff Bivins said in the release.
The face covering requirement is consistent with directives from the Centers for Disease Control, the Tennessee Department of Health, and several Tennessee county mayors. The Order provides several exceptions, including for those under age 12 and individuals with a bona fide medical reason. Face coverings are available for free or low cost at https://ift.tt/3gVDkgd. Courthouses are also coordinating with local Tennessee Emergency Management Agency offices to have masks available, the release said.
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