Judges and Judiciary,
Criminal
Jan. 6, 2021
Advocating against ‘one-size-fits-all’ protective orders during the COVID-19 pandemic
The public-facing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are well documented: courthouse closures, remote hearings, and the spread of the virus throughout prisons and jails. The behind-the-scenes effects on preparing a criminal defense have been just as onerous — with attorney access to jails limited and fewer or no in-person meetings for released defendants in an effort to prevent viral spread. Preparing for trial has consequently become more difficult than ever.
Jennie Shulkin
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Nicholas Silverman
Steptoe & Johnson LLPThe public-facing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are well documented: courthouse closures, remote hearings, and the spread of the virus throughout prisons and jails. The behind-the-scenes effects on preparing a criminal defense have been just as onerous — with attorney access to jails limited and fewer or no in-person meetings for released defendants in an effort to prevent viral spread. Preparing for trial has consequently become more difficult than ever.
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