Denton County judge doesn't expect local jury trials before March 2021
The Denton County administrative judge doesnât expect county courts to conduct jury trials before March 2021, a full year since the Supreme Court of Texas initially halted jury trials because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Denton County judiciary expanded in-person nonessential hearings in June, and the stateâs highest court has continued to renew guidance advising courts to not hold jury trials. The Justice of the Peace Courts started rehearing eviction cases in late May, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evictions is scheduled to expire on New Yearâ...
Source: dentonrc.com