Notice to the Public re: Updated COVID-19 Protocols and Expanded Office Hours (August 29, 2022)
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
(August 29, 2022)
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey
UPDATED COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
AND EXPANDED OFFICE HOURS
Please be advised that, pursuant to District Court Standing Order 2022-02, dated August 23, 2022, the requirement of visitors to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result as a condition of entry is rescinded, effective immediately. Additionally, social distancing is no longer required in any Court facility.
Consistent with current CDC guidance, the wearing of appropriate masks is required indoors in public only in those Court facilities located in a county which has a current COVID-19 community level of “high”. For updated mask guidance for each vicinage, please see the front page of our website.
For further details, please refer to District Court Standing Order 2022-02, attached hereto for ease of reference.
Please also take note that, effective September 6, 2022, in-person front counter office hours for each vicinage of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey will be expanded as follows:
Clerk’s Office Hours:
Front Counter (In-Person): MONDAY through FRIDAY 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Telephone: MONDAY through FRIDAY 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Drop Box:
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Drop Box for Court Documents (Trenton and Camden)
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM Drop Box for Court Documents (Newark)