staff photo COVID-19 precautions will remain in place in courtrooms as three cases are set for trial this month in Pittsburg County District Court. Although Pittsburg County Commissioners lifted COVID-19 restrictions at the courthouse on April 30, the courtrooms are under judicial control. District 18 District Judge Mike Hogan said he will ask jurors to wear a mask, but they will not be mandatory. The judge said he will socially distance any juror that does not wear a mask. Associate District Judge Tim Mills has a list of rules taped to his courtroom door that include a mandatory mask for everyone inside the courtroom and social distancing.