Ask 2: What precautions are in place to protect jurors from COVID-19?
As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. What precautions are in place to protect jurors from COVID-19? Answer: According to Galveston County, the jury assembly room is operating at a limited capacity and has been rearranged and marked in order to allow for proper social distancing. Seating in the gallery has been limited to every other row and jury seating arrangements are to be monitored by court staff. Other social distancing measures include maintaining adequate social distancing of at least 6 feet from all persons who are not from the same household, restrictions in elevators and restrooms, and the closing of public common areas.