Coastal Bend Criminal Defense Lawyers Association is against the idea of being forced back to court during the pandemic
The organization believes that it is not safe for the public to serve as jurors or for the attorneys to go back into the courtrooms for jury trials. Author: Michael Gibson (KIII) Updated: 7:35 PM CST January 28, 2021
NUECES COUNTY, Texas The administrative judge for the Nueces County District Courts responded today to the concerns raised by the Coastal Bend Criminal Lawyers Association to the plan to re-open some courts for jury trials. The reopening would begin the week of February 8.
Judge Inna Klein‘s 214th District Courtroom has been transformed during this pandemic. There is now plexiglass throughout the room. It’s part of the safety measures being implemented to allow for some Nueces County District courtrooms to re-open.
Jury trials ordered to resume Feb. 8 in Nueces County, local attorneys express concerns
According to the Texas Supreme Court, jury trials can begin again if the reopening plan has been certified and approved by the local health district. Author: Michael Gibson (KIII) Updated: 7:42 PM CST January 27, 2021
NUECES COUNTY, Texas Jury trials in Nueces County are set to begin the week of Feb. 8. A number of legal and medical professionals have reportedly signed off on the idea, but not everyone agrees with it.
In fact, the move has prompted the Coastal Bend Criminal Defense Lawyer s Association to send a strongly worded letter to District Judge Inna Klein opposing the plan.