Seattle and King County Public Health recommend that people at higher risk of severe illness should limit their risk of exposure to COVID-19. https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/news/2020/March/5-slowing-the-im... If you fall within a higher risk category, or are otherwise uncomfortable appearing in person for a non-evidentiary hearing before the bankruptcy court, please contact the chambers of the assigned judge to request permission to appear telephonically. Each judge has procedures for telephonic attendance listed under their chamber's procedures page of the Court website: http://www.wawb.uscourts.gov/chambers-information

Trials and evidentiary hearings scheduled for the month of March are being reviewed by the judges. If there is a need to reschedule these events, you will be contacted by the court. As with the hearings, if you are within a higher risk category, or are uncomfortable appearing in person for a scheduled trial or evidentiary hearing, contact chambers in advance of the scheduled date.

The courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma remain open. Courthouse events, training, and other gatherings of 10 or more people are postponed for the month of March.

Information Regarding Specific Hearing Calendars:

Judge Barreca's March 11 Everett calendar will be conducted telephonically ONLY; advance permission is not required.  Judge Barreca has published instructions and guidelines for telephonic appearances.

Judge Alston's March 18 Port Orchard calendar will be conducted telephonically ONLY; advance permission is not required. Judge Alston has published instructions and guidelines for telephonic appearances.