Updated 7/9/2021 4:41 PM Starting Monday, fully vaccinated people don't have to wear a mask, or stay 6 feet away from others, when they are at the Michael J. Sullivan Judicial Center in Woodstock, according to a recent administrative order. James Cowlin, chief judge of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, signed the order Thursday, ending the courthouse's Pandemic Continuity of Operations Plan. As a result, previously taped-off seating throughout the building will be open and visitors may take guests with them to court.
Some pandemic-born practices, such as remote appearances and staggered court calls, will remain in place. Decisions about the use of remote court appearances will be left to the discretion of each judge.