Sask. courts postponing jury trials amid COVID-19 concerns

REGINA -- The Courts of Saskatchewan has postponed jury trials due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a tweet, the courts said trials expected to start between March 16 and May 30 will be rescheduled. Anyone who received a jury summons for that period is asked not to attend court.

#SKQB All jury trials set to start between March 16 and May 30 will be postponed. Anyone summoned to attend for jury duty before May 30 should not attend Court. Jury trials underway will continue. #COVID19Sask

— Courts of Saskatchewan (@SKCourts) March 16, 2020

Any jury trials currently underway will continue, the courts said.

Court is also encouraging video and audio appearances for anybody in custody.

All court visits by schools and other groups have been cancelled and access to the local registrar's offices is restricted.