In the Eastern District of New York, jury selection in both criminal and civil matters, trials and in-person bench trials are no longer postponed. While all trials are set to be rescheduled, the Court will prioritize criminal trials with in-custody defendants. The Court’s current jury trial resumption plan can be accessed here.
In the Northern District of New York, civil jury selections and jury trials scheduled to start on or before April 5, 2021, are postponed until further notice. Case-by-case exceptions to the postponements may be ordered at the court's discretion after consulting with counsel. All mass public gatherings, including naturalization ceremonies, are suspended.