Orange County Superior Court Reinstates Mask Mandate
The Orange County Superior Court has reinstated its mask policy, requiring all visitors to wear masks regardless of vaccination status, after two people inside the building tested positive for COVID-19.
The Santa Ana, California, courthouse’s order took effect July 26 and will remain in place until at least Aug. 6.
“All persons entering the Central Justice Center, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face mask at all times in the public areas of the Central Justice Center, including courtrooms,” said the order, signed by the court’s assistant presiding Judge Maria Hernandez.
“This decision was made out of an abundance of caution, as the court was recently notified of two positive COVID-19 test results at the facility. Our focus remains the safety and health of our judicial officers, employees, justice partners, and our community.”