COVID-19 Pandemic Orders and Important Information (Updated March 29, 2021)

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:

Protocols for In-Person Proceedings During COVID19 Pandemic

• Jury Trial Protocol During COVID19 Pandemic (Effect. 10.7.2020)
• Protocol for In-Person Hearings During COVID19 Pandemic (NEW) 

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

• Seventh Amended Order Continuing Civil and Criminal Proceedings until April 30, 2021
• Third 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