In connection with recent orders of the Illinois Supreme Court and the Chief Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit, Resident Circuit Judge William C. Hudson has entered an order to reopen the Wabash County Circuit Court effective June 1, 2020.

The main features are as follows:

• Persons will appear for court hearings by video or telephone in most cases.

• If an in person appearance is required, persons will wait in their vehicle or outside the courthouse until they are notified that their case is ready.

• All persons must wear a mask covering their nose and mouth at all times, unless they have a medical exemption.

• No children under the age of 16 will be allowed, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Court.

• No persons exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or having been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past 21 days will be allowed.

Resident Circuit Judge developed the new order after consultation with the Chief Judge, fellow Circuit Judges, the Circuit Clerk, State's Attorney, and Sheriff and in consideration of the State of Illinois's Restore Illinois Plan.

The complete Order is attached and available to the public.