LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Jefferson County Attorney's Office said four staffers have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Those who tested positive include three assistant county attorneys and a victim advocate.
Following CDC guidelines, 16 other staff members have been asked to quarantine as a precaution.
In response to those cases, Jefferson County District Court is suspending three criminal dockets through September 30, 2020. The suspended dockets are heard in courtrooms 102, 103 and 302 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
All other court business will continue as scheduled.
“It has come to our office even with consistent mask use, sanitizing, and working to stay physically distanced," Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell said in a release.
O'Connell urged people to take precautions to protect themselves from the virus and limit the spread with the upcoming holiday weekend and Kentucky Derby.
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