COVID-19 Pandemic Orders and Important Information

Please see below all Active Orders and Important Information for the District of Puerto Rico regarding the COVID19 Pandemic and its impact on court operations:

Notices from the Clerk

• Notice from the Clerk 20-09: New Operating Schedule for Intake Section
• Notice from the Clerk 20-13: Mandatory Use of Facemasks in Hato Rey Complex

Standing Orders

• Sixth Amended Order Continuing Civil and Criminal Proceedings until March 5, 2021
• Second Amended Order Extending Authorizations under §15002(b)(1) of the CARES Act
• Restriction/Entry Protocol Due to COVID19 on Visitors to Courthouses
• Foreclosure Proceedings during ongoing COVID19 Pandemic before District Court Judge Gustavo A. Gelpí

Jury Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Jury Service Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about COVID-19

Connecting to a VTC Hearing in the U.S. District Court - District of Puerto Rico

• Notice from the Clerk 20-21: Transition to ZOOM Application for VTC Hearing beginning on October 15, 2020
• Step-by-step instructions on how to participate in a Zoom VTC connection

Criminal Justice Act (CJA) in the U.S. District Court - District of Puerto Rico

• Amended Temporary Order Regarding Interim Compensation for Counsel and Service Providers under CJA