“With news everywhere about COVID-19/Coronavirus, I wanted to let the residents of Wabash County know that the Circuit Court is taking the situation seriously and planning accordingly,” said Resident Circuit Court Judge William C. Hudson.

“The Administrative Office of Illinois Courts (AOIC) is closely monitoring the reports and recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and the Illinois Department of Public Health regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The AOIC is in constant contact with the local courts regarding safety and preventive measures.

In accordance with recommendations by the AOIC, the Wabash County Circuit Court will be observing and instituting the following measures for those attending court:

1. WASH YOUR HANDS with soap and warm water before and after attending court; restroom facilities are on both floors of the courthouse.

2. COVER YOUR COUGH or sneeze into your upper sleeve or a tissue that you throw away.

3. STAY AT HOME if you or a household member has a fever or other symptoms of COVID-19 or any other airborne illness and call the Circuit Clerk’s office (618 262-5362) to have your case continued.

Court personnel will increase cleaning of frequently touched surfaces. Additionally, the Wabash County Circuit Court has an Emergency Plan for a wide number of emergency situations, including public health emergencies, that is reviewed annually.

At this point in time, these simple measures will help Wabash County Residents minimize their chances of contracting COVID-19, while still having access to the courts,” concluded Resident Circuit Court Judge William C. Hudson.