Starting Friday, May 1, all people entering the Bowling Green Municipal Court facility will be required to wear a face mask, scarf, shield or other face covering. Six-feet social distancing will be maintained.
The court will not provide face masks or have them available for the general public.
Visitors will have their temperatures taken and be asked basic health questions. Visitors with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher, or who have been exposed to COVID-19 will be denied entry.
Attorneys are required to contact and inform their clients of the face covering requirement.
The court asks that anyone affected by the coronavirus to reach out to their attorneys or the court before they come to the courthouse. This includes anyone who made recent trips to areas with widespread coronavirus cases, those who had close contact with travelers, and people diagnosed with the virus.
The court will continue to make reasonable accommodations to reschedule hearings or allow parties to appear by phone or video.
