COVID-19 PROTOCOL CHANGES, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2022

Thank you for your cooperation with COVID-19 prevention measures over the past two years. Today, we have an update.

• Effective Tuesday, March 1st, masks will be optional, rather than required, at 800 Broadway and at the Assessment Center. This change is in accordance with the CDC's Community Level guidelines, which they adopted on February 25th. For more information, please see the attached Order MJ Entry 624.

• The Youth Center requirements regarding masks remain unchanged at this time, in accordance with the CDC's "Interim Guidance on Management of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Correctional and Detention Facilities," which was updated February 15, 2022.

The County announced today they will be lifting the mask mandate for indoor public spaces but encouraging employees to continue practicing social distancing.  The Court will continue to monitor Community Levels and CDC guidance for all Court facilities and operations, and we will keep you updated if/when requirements change.

Hamilton County Juvenile Court remains committed to ensuring a safe work environment for all.

On behalf of Judge Powers, Judge Bloom, and Court Administration, thank you for rising to the challenges that the pandemic presented. We have an outstanding Juvenile Court team, and we’re grateful to each of you.