Masks at Court?

Carla Velasquez • May 6, 2021

Masks are required once more if visiting a Court

If you're confused as to whether to bring your mask to court or not. The advice is that masks should be worn in all public corridors and waiting areas within that part of the court building.

Everyone in a courtroom must wear a mask, unless: 
  1. The person concerned is an active participant in the proceedings namely the presiding judge, a practitioner who is responsible for presenting the case in court or a witness giving evidence.
  2. one of the exemptions stated in the Public Health Order applies; or
  3. at the discretion of the presiding judge.
Despite the above, it's a good idea to just wear your mask unless told otherwise.