Delaware courts press pause on jury trials as COVID cases rise
DOVER, Delaware (WPVI) -- Delaware courts are pressing pause on jury trials as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the state.
Because of the spike in coronavirus cases, courts are transitioning back to phase 2 of the state's reopening plan.
Court facilities will remain open, but staffing and building capacity will decrease from 75% to 50%.
Non-jury civil and criminal cases will continue, as will grand jury proceedings.
Courts will reassess the situation in the new year, officials said.
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