ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) - The Maryland Judiciary is ordering courts to stay closed through June 5, with limited exceptions.
That's one of two new orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic announced today by Maryland Court of Appeals Judge Mary Ellen Barbera.
One administrative order provides guidance on the release of incarcerated and imprisoned residents.
It notes that judges and others should "identify at-risk incarcerated persons for potential release to protect the health of at-risk incarcerated persons during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, with careful regard for the safety of victims and communities in general; with respect for the statutory rights of victims; and with due consideration given to public health concerns related to inmates who may have contracted COVID-19."
Also, "judges should consider the risk that COVID-19 poses to people confined in correctional facilities... "
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5 comments:
So I guess Maryland will be isolated until 1 June?
Oh it will be much longer because it will take a huge effort changing lifestyles and habits when we are told things are getting back to some normalcy. This ends with a vaccine, not a moment before.
GOOD , NO JURY DUTY !!! TUTTY FRUITY !!!!! LOL LOL
My comment was to suggest that the rest of the country will be moving on and Maryland lawmakers will still be hiding.
Utterly and totally ridiculous! What a spineless and cowardly display from those supposedly the pillars and foundations of our society. Sad, sad, sad.
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