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Monthly Archives: May 2020

U.S. Court and Georgia Closings, Cancellations and Restrictions Due to COVID-19

By Steven P. Berne |

In response to public health guidance related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), many U.S. courts (state and federal) and agencies adjusted the way they operate.   Each court is making its own modifications under the circumstances and have included, among other things: closing courthouses, restricting courthouse access, continuing trials, cancelling non-case related activities, and rescheduling or permitting… Read More »

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The Latest on COVID-19 Compassionate Release

By Steven P. Berne |

The outbreak of COVID-19 among the Bureau of Prisons’ facilities has been well-documented by now. The Director of the BOP recently announced that, of the few thousand inmates had been tested by the end of April, 70% tested positive for COVID-19. While Attorney General Barr has issued guidance urging the BOP to “maximize” its use of home confinement,… Read More »

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