VIGO COUNTY, Ind – The Vigo County Circuit/Superior Courts and Terre Haute City Court have asked the Indiana Supreme Court to allow them to postpone all jury trials until at least May 11.

The suspension of jury trials will be reviewed April 17 to determine if the crisis has subsided.

They are also asking that screening questions be used for all people entering the Vigo County Courthouse or Terre Haute City Hall, and limitation of spectators in courtrooms to provide adequate social distancing.

In juvenile court, only detention hearings and other essential hearings will be conducted, starting today.

Anyone with questions about a court case can call the court handling the case or the Vigo County Clerk’s office at 812-462-3211.

The courts will remain open, and the court staff and county clerk’s office will be available by telephone. Mail will also be processed.

Part of the reason for the request is because around 25% of potential jurors are age 60 or over and that is the group most susceptible to the CRONAVIRUS.