Jackson Courthouse – Phase Zero Administrative Order 41.2020

Due to the occurrence of one or more confirmed cases of COVID-19 among the personnel of the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse, the functions of the Circuit Court of Cape Girardeau at the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse in Jackson will not return to Phase One on October 23, 2020. 

The Cape Girardeau County Courthouse will remain at Operating Phase Zero as defined by the order of the Missouri Supreme Court dated July 24, 2020 until further order of the Court. 

This order will remain in effect until at least 8:30 AM on Friday, November 6, 2020. 

This order is effective only as to the Cape Girardeau County Courthouse in Jackson, Missouri and does not apply to any other court facility in the Thirty-second Judicial Circuit. 

ALL IN-PERSON HEARINGS IN THE CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN JACKSON, MISSOURI ARE SUSPENDED. 

ONLY EMERGENCY MATTERS WILL BE HEARD. 

You may file applications for orders of protection with the office of the Circuit Clerk. 

If you have a hearing scheduled during this period of suspension, please contact your attorney. 

If you have a hearing scheduled and you do not have an attorney, please contact the Circuit Clerk’s office by telephone at 573-335-8253. 

DO NOT ENTER THE BUILDING Unless you personally have emergency business to conduct. 

DO NOT ENTER THE BUILDING If you are ill or have been exposed to someone who is ill.