Court Order: Suspending depositions and appearances for medical professionals involved in COVID-19 response
SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY In response to the still expanding public health crisis worldwide and in this state involving the COVID-19 coronavirus, the New Jersey Judiciary continues to modify court operations to the fullest extent possible in accordance wi_th the recommendations of the New Jersey Department of Health ("NJ DOH") and the Centers for Disease Control ("CDC"). The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a critical need for the uninterrupted services of many doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals. Recognizing that critical need, it is ORDERED that effective immediately through Sunday, April 26, 2020, all depositions of and all required appearances for any doctors, nurses, or other healthcare professionals who are involved in responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency are suspended, except for appearances and depositions (i) that are requested by the doctor, nurse, or healthcare professional; or (ii) that are for matters related to COVID-19. For the Comi Chief Justice Dated: March 24, 2020
https://www.njcourts.gov/notices/2020/n200325e.pdf?c=KrN------------------------------
Kate Coscarelli
New Jersey State Bar Association
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