#COVIDー19 court update: Chief Judge Beryl Howell has ordered civil and criminal proceedings postponed at the U.S. District Court for D.C. saying the "ends of justice" are served by protecting public health and safety. @CourthouseNews 
Judge Howell's pandemic order postpones all civil and criminal trials until May 11, citing a “reduced ability to obtain an adequate spectrum of prospective jurors."
Judge Howell also postponing all non-jury trial proceedings over the next month, including hearings and court appearances, absent an order from a presiding judge on or before Apr 17 for a teleconference or in-person hearing.
Due to the unavailability of grand juries in the district, Judge Howell has also tolled the 30-day period for filing indictments from Mar 17 to Apr 17. No impact on statute of limitations.
