The Eleventh Judicial District – West, Jefferson and Lincoln County Circuit Court, Criminal Division, will resume in-person court appearances on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 9 a.m., according to a May 27 press release from Judge Rob Wyatt.
The press release was issued pursuant to the directives of the Arkansas Supreme Court in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All in-jail and Arkansas Department of Correction cases will continue to be held via Zoom. Everyone entering the courthouse is required to wear a face mask. Prior to entry, Sheriff Department personnel will screen each defendant for COVID-19 symptoms and will verify that the defendant is on the docket. Only the defendant will be allowed in the courthouse. Children and family members of a defendant won’t be allowed in the courthouse.
Circuit Court Plea and Arraignment and Revocation proceedings will resume as follows:
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
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1st Division Judge Alex Guynn
Plea and Arraignment, June 1, 2020, at 9 a.m.
Revocation Proceedings, to be announced (TBA.)
2nd Division Judge Rob Wyatt
Plea and Arraignment, June 2, 2020, at 9 a.m.
Revocation Proceedings, June 2, 2020, at 1:30 p.m.
5th Division Judge Jodi Dennis
Plea and Arraignment, June 3, 2020, at 9 a.m.
Revocation Proceedings, June 3, 2020, at 1:30 p.m.
LINCOLN COUNTY:
1st Division Judge Alex Guynn
Plea and Arraignment, June 1, 2020, at 1:30 p.m.
Revocation Proceedings, TBA.
2nd Division Judge Rob Wyatt
Plea and Arraignment, June 4, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.
Revocation Proceedings, June 4, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.
5th Division Judge Jodi Dennis
Plea and Arraignment, June 9, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.
Revocation Proceedings, June 9, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.
Defendants with questions should call their attorneys or bail bondsmen, according to the release.