COVID-19 Cancellation of May 2020 Civil Trial Term

Administrative Order Regarding May Civil Trial Term

Issuing Authority: Court of Common Pleas, Blair County (24th Judicial District), Pennsylvania Date Issued: April 2, 2020 Judge: President Judge Elizabeth A. Doyle

Summary of Decision

In response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's Orders issued on March 18 and April 1, 2020, and the individual Judicial Emergency declared in Blair County, the Court has officially cancelled the May Civil Trial Term.

Key Directives

• Trial Cancellation: The trial term originally scheduled for early May is cancelled. This decision was made because the start date is too close to the April 30, 2020 deadline referenced in state orders.
• Jury Summons: No jury summons shall be issued from the County of Blair for this cancelled trial term.
• Effective Date: This order is effective as of April 2, 2020.
• Scope: The order applies only to the events described herein (the May trial term).