COVID-19 Operating Plan for the Bexar County Judiciary

Effective June 15, 2020

Prepared by Judge Ron Rangel,

Local Administrative Judge, Bexar County, Texas

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 COVID-19 Operating Plan for the Bexar County Judiciary
Effective June 15, 2020

Recognizing the need to ensure the health and safety of litigants, attorneys, visitors,
court staff, judges, and other individuals entering the buildings housing the courts, the courts of
Bexar County will implement the following protective measures:
General

1. All judges will comply with the Emergency Orders issued by the Supreme Court of Texas
and Court of Criminal Appeals, including conducting in-person proceedings according to
the guidance issued by the Office of Court Administration regarding social distancing,
maximum group size, and other restrictions and precautions.
2. All judges will use all reasonable efforts to primarily conduct proceedings remotely.
3. The local administrative district judge will maintain regular communication with the
local health authority and county judge and adjust this operating plan as necessary with
conditions in the county.
4. Judges may begin setting non-essential in-person proceedings no sooner than June 15,
2020.
However, the preferred method of all hearings is remote hearings when possible.

Judge and Court Staff Health

1. Judges and court staff who can perform the essential functions of their job remotely will
telework when possible. All judges and court staff will self-monitor for symptoms of
COVID-19 while working from home, avoid unnecessary travel other than in their private
vehicles, and avoid any gatherings of over 50 people.
2. Judge and Court Staff Monitoring Requirements: please see attachments documenting
monitoring standards used by University Health System.
3. Judges or court staff who feel feverish or have measured temperatures equal to or
greater than 100.0ºF, or with new or worsening signs or symptoms of COVID-19 such as
cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills,
muscle pain, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, (note, local
guidelines also include nausea or vomiting as screening questions) or having known
close contact with a person who is confirmed to have COVID-19 will not be permitted to
enter the building and should seek medical advice.
4. Judges and court staff will be required to wear face coverings in public areas, practice
social distancing, and practice appropriate hygiene recommendations at all times.
5. Protective Measures: Judges and court staff are discouraged from any non-essential
travel. Those who travel outside of Bexar County to places with higher COVID-19

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 prevalence should self-quarantine at home for 14 days before returning to work.
Members of the public entering the courthouse should wear face coverings to comply
with city and county guidelines. The purpose of face coverings is to prevent the spread
of COVID-19 from an asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic person to others in the same
room. Judges’ benches should be well-supplied with hand sanitizer and surface cleaning
materials. Time should be allowed for hand hygiene measures for all courtroom
participants, before and after each hearing. Additional physical barriers to ensure 6 foot
social distancing in the form of stanchions or plexiglass, for example, will be placed in
the courtroom in front of the well.
6. Cleaning products will be available in each courtroom and court offices for use by court
staff to sanitize and to build public confidence in the precautions being taken by the
courts.

Scheduling
1. The following court schedules are established to reduce occupancy in the Bexar County
Justice Center Complex and other Court Buildings:

CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURTS

Courts will continue to use all reasonable efforts to conduct proceedings remotely.
If it is not feasible to handle a proceeding remotely and the court deems the proceeding
essential, then the court may hold a hybrid proceeding (combination of in-person and
remote) or may hold an in-person proceeding. Hybrid or in-person proceedings may be
conducted in a court with no more than five defendants set in the morning and no more
than five defendants set in the afternoon. At no time, may the number of people in a court
exceed the recommended guidelines.
Once every two weeks, each court will have a designated “jail docket day”. (See
attached Jail Docket Day Schedule). This docket will be held remotely, as a hybrid docket, or
in-person. The designated court will have preferential settings with the jail. Should the
preferential court not utilize their designated jail day, then all other courts, in sequential
order and depending on availability, will be permitted to set remote jail proceedings or will
utilize the jail court.
If the court chooses to proceed with a hybrid or an in-person proceeding, the docket
will have a maximum of five defendants who are incarcerated at the Adult Detention Center
or Annex on that particular court’s “Jail Docket Day” in the courtroom.
District court specialty courts (Drug Court, Esperanza Court, Veteran’s Court, and
Mental Health Docket), in-person dockets are allowable after June 15, 2020, with the same
parameters previously outlined.

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 Criminal District Court Impact Court and Jail Court will follow the same guidelines set
forth for the criminal district courts.
Magistrate Court will follow these guidelines.
Grand Jury selection will comply with all recommended safety measures and
guidelines.
In compliance with social distancing recommendations in common areas, until
further notice, the courts will follow a prepared schedule that has the courts in session on
two days each week. If the court is holding an in-person hearing, they will hold the docket
only on the designated days. (See Attached Court Session Schedule).

JUVENILE DISTRICT COURTS

The courts are strongly encouraged to continue to handle all dockets remotely
where possible and where state and local rules allow. While remote proceedings are
preferred and encouraged, should a court determine an in-court proceeding is necessary, it
will be set no earlier than July 13, 2020. For in-person proceedings, courts are limited to
two dockets per day with no more than five individuals set in the morning and five in the
afternoon. With regard to children who are detained, each court can either set remote
hearings for those children (depending on availability of remote hearing technology in the
detention center) or in-person hearings, but should limit the number of children brought to
the courtrooms from detention to no more than two in the morning and two in the
afternoon.
Similarly, the courts’ specialty court dockets (Drug Court [pre and post
adjudication], Crossroads, MIND Court, STRIVE Court, JUNTOS Court, Family Enrichment
Court, Restore Court and Crossover Court Docket), should be held remotely whenever
possible; however, in-person dockets, when necessary, are allowable beginning July 13,
2020 as described above.
The limits regarding the number and frequency of in-person hearings described in
this plan may be modified with permission of the Local Administrative Judge.

COUNTY COURTS AT LAW (CRIMINAL)

In-person docket appearances in the County Courts at Law may be split in the
mornings and afternoons and staggered to accommodate no more than ten defendants to
appear in the morning and ten in the afternoon, in a manner such that there will be no
more than five defendants scheduled in any given time frame. Absent technical issues, the
County Courts at Law will continue to utilize remote hearings at the Bexar County Jail and
Annex via Zoom for all inmate hearings. Inmates will not be brought to the courthouse for
the Bexar County Courts at Law, unless they are appearing for trial. No more than five

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 inmates will be physically brought to the Justice Center for all County Courts at Law, on a
given day.

COUNTY COURTS AT LAW (CIVIL)

A mix of remote and in-person hearings, with a preference for remote hearings shall
be conducted in the Civil County Courts. In person hearings will take place in the immediate
future only if deemed necessary and essential. Only necessary parties and or counsel will
be allowed in the courtroom and it will be limited to ten individuals, including staff. Remote
dockets will be held on Thursday and Friday mornings and afternoons and will consist of no
more than 20 individuals per docket. In-person hearings will be limited to essential hearings
that are agreed to by the parties.

CIVIL DISTRICT COURTS

The Bexar County Civil District Courts are awaiting guidance from the Office of Court
Administration and the Texas Supreme Court as far as what the courts must do to reopen
operations. At present, the 14 Civil District Courts and 2 Children’s Courts are operating
remotely pursuant to their Second Amended Operational Plan. As the Texas Supreme Court
and the Office of Court Administration modify their guidance, the Civil District Courts will
follow those directives. When all protective equipment including plexiglass partitions,
sanitation equipment, hand sanitizer stations and other measures suggested by the
Metropolitan Health District are in place and the Courts have been authorized to hear more
in-person proceedings, the Courts will amend the Operational Plan to allow for certain non-
essential in-person proceedings and continue to conduct Zoom hearings.

In addition to the 14 Civil District Courts, there are six divisions under these Courts.
They are Civil District Court Administration, Children’s Court, Staff Attorneys’ Office, Civil
Trial Assignment Clerk, Domestic Relations Office and Child Support Probation. Each
division will continue to work remotely where possible and will begin a gradual return to in-
person operations with strict health and safety requirements, including wearing of face
coverings and gloves, social distancing and limiting the number of individuals within
confined spaces. None of the offices will reopen to significant public contact until plexiglass
sneeze guards have been installed in the offices where required. Even then, these offices
will continue efforts to limit the number of in-person contacts in each office. The Staff
Attorney’s Office remains a high volume public operation, often communicating with more
than 100 citizens per day. The Staff Attorney’s Office will consistently work on enhancing its
online presence to offer more services online rather than requiring self-represented
litigants to come into the courthouse to obtain information.

PROBATE COURTS

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 In all instances, remote proceedings are preferred and encouraged, but should the
court determine in-court proceedings are necessary, the court would be limited to two
dockets per day with no more than five cases set in the morning and five in the afternoon and
staggered to accommodate no more than ten individuals in the courtroom at any given time
frame. At all times, face coverings will be required.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS

Due to the unique, high volume nature of the Bexar County Justice Courts and the
several buildings they are located in, the individual Justices of the Peace will set their dockets
with all consideration for public health and safety and in accordance with this Operating Plan.
In all instances, remote proceedings are encouraged in the JP courts. The courts are strongly
encouraged to handle dockets remotely where possible and where state and local rules allow.
Vulnerable Populations

1. Individuals who are over age 65 and individuals with serious underlying health
conditions, such as high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma,
and those whose immune systems are compromised such as by chemotherapy for
cancer or other conditions requiring such therapy are considered to be vulnerable
populations.
2. Each judge will include information on orders setting hearings, docket notices, and in
other communications notifying individuals who are in vulnerable populations of the
ability to contact the court to identify themselves as a vulnerable individual and receive
accommodations. A notice with this information will be posted on the courts’ websites
and in conspicuous locations around the court building (a copy of which is attached).
3. Vulnerable populations who are scheduled for court will be accommodated by allowing
for the opportunity to appear for hearings remotely or, in the alternative, providing a
continuance upon notice and good cause to the court in advance of the scheduled
hearing date.
Social Distancing
1. All persons who are not from the same household and who are permitted in any court
building will be required to maintain adequate social distancing of at least 6 feet.
2. No more than two individuals who not from the same household will be permitted in
the elevators in the Bexar County Courthouse. No more than four individuals who are
not from the same household will be permitted in the elevators located in the Paul
Elizondo Tower and the Justice Center.
3. Each restroom has been evaluated to determine the appropriate capacity to ensure
social distancing and the maximum capacity will be posted on each restroom door.
Additional staff may be necessary to monitor and prevent bathroom crowding, and to
enhance the frequency of environmental surface cleaning.

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 4. Public common areas, including breakrooms and snackrooms, have been closed to the
public.
5. Courtroom which are not in use should be made available for parties to confer to
minimize crowding in the hallways and other common areas.
Courtroom Gallery
6. The maximum number of persons permitted in the gallery of each courtroom has been
determined and posted. The maximum capacity of the courtroom will be monitored
and enforced by court security.
7. The gallery of each courtroom has been marked to identify appropriate social distancing
in the seating. Seating will be limited to every other row.
Courtroom Well

8. In each courtroom, the counsel tables, witness stand, judge’s bench, and clerk, court
reporter, and bailiff seating have been arranged in such a way so that there is social
distancing of at least 6 feet between each space. Where possible, the judge’s bench,
witness stand and court reporter chairs and desks should be rearranged for additional
physical distancing (to at least 6 feet). If 6 feet of distance in between these individuals
is not possible, plexiglass barriers should be installed to prevent transmission of
respiratory droplets in the courtroom.

Hygiene
1. Hand sanitizer dispensers will be placed at the entrances to the building, outside of
elevators on each floor, outside of each courtroom and court offices, and outside of
bathrooms.
2. Tissues and trash receptacles will be placed near the door of the courtroom, at counsel
tables, at the witness stand, on the judges’ benches, and in the hallways.
3. The Department of State Health Service’s “Stop the Spread of Germs Flyer” will be
posted in multiple locations on each floor of the court building. Signage should be in
both the Spanish and English languages, with larger font and photos to assist all those
who enter the courthouses.

Screening

1. When individuals attempt to enter the court building, trained courthouse staff or guards
will ask the individuals if they are feeling feverish; have a cough, shortness of breath, or
difficulty breathing; or have been in close contact with a person who is confirmed to
have COVID-19. Individuals who indicate yes to any of these questions will be refused

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 admittance to the court building. Additional screening questions are included in
appendix.
2. When individuals attempt to enter the court building, trained courthouse staff or guards
will use an infrared thermometer to determine the temperature of the individual.
Individuals whose temperature equals or exceeds 100.0ºF will be refused admittance to
the court building.
3. Inmates being transported from the jail to the court building will be screened for
symptoms of COVID-19 and have their temperature taken prior to transport. Inmates
with symptoms or a temperature equal to or above 100.0ºF will not be transported to
the court building. Inmates known to be COVID+ by a molecular test due to screening in
the jail should not be transported to the court building until ten days have passed since
the positive test (for asymptomatic individuals); for COVID+ symptomatic individuals,
CDC criteria for ending isolation for a COVID-19 case must be met before transport to
court building (at least 72 hours without fever, AND ten days have passed since the
onset of symptoms AND symptoms are improved).
4. Staff who are screening individuals entering the court building will be provided personal
protective equipment, including gloves, face shields, and barrier face masks (see
attached guidance from University Health Systems).

Face Coverings
1. All individuals entering the court building will be required to wear face coverings at all
times that cover both the mouth and nose of the individual at all times.
2. Individuals will be encouraged to bring cloth face coverings with them, but if the
individual does not have a cloth face covering, a disposable face mask will be provided.
3. Individuals who will be required to be in the court building for over 15 minutes will be
provided surgical masks and required to wear them while in the court building if the
supply is available.
Cleaning
1. Court building cleaning staff will clean the common areas of the court building so that
common spaces are cleaned at least every two hours. High touch surface areas such as
bathroom doors and elevator buttons should be cleaned at least hourly, and as
frequently as possible.
2. Court building cleaning staff will clean the courtrooms, between morning and afternoon
proceedings, and at the end of each day the courtroom is used.
3. Court building cleaning staff and court staff have been provided cleaning supplies shown
to be effective with this coronavirus.
4. Court building cleaning staff and court staff have been trained on proper cleaning
techniques and provided appropriate personal protective equipment.

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Other
Additional Dr. Berggren suggestions considered for incorporation into subsequent addendums
to this plan:

1. Open Court proceedings incrementally, with a soft reopening to make sure processes
and procedures are understood by all participants.
2. Provide bilingual educational video and online education about the new normal
operations standards. These materials should be aimed at targeted appropriate
audiences and should differ for judges / courtroom staff and the public.
3. Provide frequent and transparent communication to all judges and staff at the
courthouse (regarding state and local guideline changes, availability of testing, number
of people out sick for quarantine or illness). Proactive communications increase trust
and assure stakeholder buy-in for COVID-19 prevention measures. Online town hall
meetings offered with opportunities for question and answer sessions from medical
experts and SA Metro Health.
4. Manage the flow of people by limiting the number who enter the building in any time
period.
5. Look for alternative waiting areas to de-congest the central jury room. Courts to
consider digital options for screening potential jurists.
6. Ensure that all housekeeping staff, delivery persons and other staff undergo the same
temperature and symptom screening as judges, staff and public.
7. Be prepared to hire temporary workers if staff test positive, to prevent a shut down in
operations if the community experiences a surge.
8. Cross train staff so they can fill in or help with other responsibilities if personnel are
becoming ill.
9. Notify the public that vulnerable populations, especially those over the age of 65 years,
will not be required to fulfill jury duty, but will need a medical excuse if they are
claiming medical exemption.
10. Additional environmental service personnel will be needed to monitor /refill the hand
sanitizer stations, monitor and prevent crowding in the bathrooms and hallways, remind
people to keep face coverings on properly, and to cleanse high touch surface areas
frequently. This increase in staffing is essential to permit the minimal hygiene
requirements of the state.
11. Anyone summoned will be advised to bring their own pens and their own food, so as to
avoid transmission of viral particles on shared writing implements and utensils.
12. Seats for potential juries should be assigned to individuals, to minimize crowd
movement in the central jury room.
13. Food service area should remain closed through 2020.
14. Plexiglass shield protections should be installed at Judges benches.
15. Provide gloves and training on donning and doffing gloves to personnel who handle
documents from the public.
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 16. Families with children over the age of 2 years are all encouraged to wear face coverings.
However, a young child who is crying should be permitted to remove the covering if this
will help them to calm down: a screaming child with a face covering on is more likely to
transmit virus than a calm, unmasked child.
17. If any member of a family has a fever or COVID-19 symptoms, the entire family should
be excluded from the courthouse.
18. As a harm reduction measure, consider placing portable heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) units (such as commercially available air scrubbers with HEPA
filters) in any courtroom with greater than 25 people.
19. No courtroom should have more than 50 occupants, except the Central Jury Room,
which should not have more than 105 persons, assuming 6 foot distancing between
persons can be maintained.
The central jury room, and other high occupancy rooms, might be made somewhat safer if
equipped with free standing HVAC units with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters. The
ventilation system in the courthouse should be inspected and proper air filters should be
changed regularly according to industry standards.

This plan will be reviewed as needed and updated when appropriate.

I have attempted to confer with all judges of courts with courtrooms in the court building
regarding this Operating Plan. In developing the plan, I consulted with the local health authority
and county judge, documentation of which is attached to this plan. I will ensure that the judges
of courts with courtrooms in the court building covered by this Operating Plan conduct
proceedings consistent with the plan.

Ron Rangel
Date: 6/4/2020 _______________________________________
Ron Rangel (Jun 4, 2020 12:46 CDT)

Ron Rangel
Local Administrative Judge,
Bexar County, Texas

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 COVID-19
SCREENING TABLE
PROCESS

TABLE 2- TEMPERATURE

Getting Started:
Don barrier face mask and gloves
• Pick up your mask and gloves from the ___unit or the clinic nurse manager.
• Wear this mask for entire shift unless it becomes soiled, contaminated or damaged.

Your Role: Screening Questions

• You are the first person that patients, visitors and staff will interact with.
• Use a friendly, clear voice - And smile!

Ask EVERY individual entering the

hospital or clinic the questions located
on back page.

Ending Shift:
Before you leave the station, ensure that your replacement is present and
understands their role.

Removal of mask and hand hygiene

• Front of mask is contaminated - DO NOT TOUCH!
• Grasp bottom ties or elastics of the mask, then the ones at the top, remove
without touching the front; always face front of mask away from you; put
elastics in mouth portion; and place in a paper bag.
• Immediately wash your hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• To re-use mask, carefully take out of paper bag by touching elastics on mask
only; don mask without touching front of mask; Immediately wash your Adherence to these guidelines will help
hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. protect you, your fellow staff, and our
• Mask should be removed and stored properly prior to using bathroom, visitors. Conservation will help maintain
taking break or going to lunch. an adequate supply of PPE .

April 9, 2020 10:30 am

Greeting : “Hello /Good morning/afternoon/evening!” *Fever of or greater than 100.0 ͦ F/37.7 ͦ C
*Cough (including Allergies)
Introduction: “My name is ________________.”
*Shortness of Breath
“What brings you in to the hospital today?” –OR- “How can I help you?” *Sore Throat
*Malaise
Visitor: Refer to visitor restriction guidelines. If visitor meets criteria, proceed
to screening questions. Otherwise, visitor is not allowed entry into the hospital. *Diarrhea
*Nausea
Screening Question #1
Are you returning to work or visiting after being in isolation or quarantine? *Vomiting
*Muscle Aches
Screening Question #2
“Have you had new onset of ANY of the following symptoms?” *Recent loss of taste or smell
 COVID-19
SCREENING TABLE
PROCESS

TABLE 2- TEMPERATURE
Getting Started:
Don barrier face mask and gloves
• Pick up your mask and gloves from the ___unit or the clinic nurse manager.
• Wear this mask for entire shift unless it becomes soiled, contaminated or damaged.
• Locate an infrared digital thermometer.

Your Role: Taking Individual Temperatures

• You are the second person that patients, visitors and staff will interact with.
• Have thermometer ready to take temperature.
• Handle the thermometer with care.

Take the temperature of EVERY individual

entering the hospital or clinic.
Follow diagram on back
for further instructions.

Ending Shift:
Before you leave the station, ensure that your replacement is present and
understands their role.

Removal of mask and hand hygiene

• Front of mask is contaminated - DO NOT TOUCH!
• Grasp bottom ties or elastics of the mask, then the ones at the top, remove
without touching the front; always face front of mask away from you; put
elastics in mouth portion; and place in a paper bag.
• Immediately wash your hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• To re-use mask, carefully take out of paper bag by touching elastics on mask
only; don mask without touching front of mask; Immediately wash your Adherence to these guidelines will help
hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. protect you, your fellow staff, and our
• Mask should be removed and stored properly prior to using bathroom, visitors. Conservation will help maintain
taking break or going to lunch. an adequate supply of PPE .

April 9, 2020 10:30 am

 In Person Jail Docket Day
Criminal District Court Schedule
(Repeating Until Further Notice-Effective June 15th)
WEEK A

175th Monday

144th Tuesday

187th Wednesday

226th Thursday

186th Friday

WEEK B

379th Monday

227th Tuesday

437th Wednesday

290th Thursday

399th Friday
 Criminal District Court Weekly Courts’
Session Schedule*:
(Effective June 15th and continuing until further notice)

144th Tuesdays and Thursdays

175th Mondays and Wednesdays

186th Tuesdays and Fridays

187th Wednesdays and Thursdays

226th Tuesdays and Thursdays

227th Tuesdays and Thursdays

290th Tuesdays and Thursdays

379th Mondays and Fridays

399th Thursdays and Fridays

437th Mondays and Wednesdays

*”In session” means that if a Court has determined the need for an essential in person hearing
it will be conducted on the designated day.

Note: Presiding or Alternate Presiding will be in session the entire week.

 COVID-19 BEXAR COUNTY COURTS’
VULNERABLE POPULATIONS NOTICE

Individuals who are over age 65 and individuals with serious

underlying health conditions, such as high blood pressure,
chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and those
whose immune systems are compromised such as by
chemotherapy for cancer or other conditions requiring such
therapy are considered to be vulnerable populations and at
higher risk of developing complications from contracting COVID-
19.
The courts of Bexar County recognize the need for
accommodations for individuals who are in this population and
have a scheduled court appearance. Therefore, if you are an
individual described by the CDC as part of a vulnerable
population, the courts will accommodate an in person court
setting by allowing the opportunity to appear for hearings
remotely or, in the alternative, provide a continuance upon
notice and good cause to the court in advance of the scheduled
hearing date.

June 2020
 BEXAR COUNTY OPERATING PLAN ADDENDUM
In preparing the foregoing plan, I have attempted to confer with judges of all courts with
courtrooms in county buildings, including district judges, county court at law judges, county judges,
justices of the peace, associate judges, magistrates, and chief justices of the courts of appeals where
applicable. Attached to this addendum are emails reflecting said communication.

Ron Rangel June 4, 2020

_____________________________
Ron Rangel (Jun 4, 2020 12:46 CDT) ______________________
Ron Rangel, Date
Local Administrative Judge,
Bexar County

Judge Ron Rangel, Local Administrative Judge of Bexar County, has consulted with me in the
development of the Bexar County COVID-19 Operating Plan and I am in agreement with the Plan.

Ruth E. Berggren, M.D. June 4, 2020

_________________________________
Ruth E. Berggren, M.D. (Jun 4, 2020 17:43 CDT) ______________________
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Date
University of Texas Health System,
San Antonio

Judge Ron Rangel, Local Administrative Judge of Bexar County, has consulted with me in the
development of the Bexar County COVID-19 Operating Plan and I am in agreement with the Plan.

Nelson W. Wolff June 8, 2020

________________________________
Nelson W. Wolff (Jun 8, 2020 16:41 CDT) ______________________
Nelson W. Wolff, Date
Bexar County Judge

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE HARLE
I acknowledge the following Bexar County Operating Plan meets the requirements outlined by
the Office of Court Administration and the Texas Supreme court. The courts in Bexar County may
commence in –person proceedings effective Monday, June 15, 2020, only in accordance with the
guidance issued by the Office of Court Administration (OCA) and the operating plan.

_____________________________________________
6-8-20
___________________
Regional Administrative Judge, Fourth Judicial Region, Date
Judge Sid Harle
Amici, Ana

From: Amici, Ana

Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:48 PM
To: Kazen, Judge Oscar; Vasquez, Veronica; Boyd, Judge Stephanie; Castro, Judge Frank J.;
Meza, Judge Velia J.; Moore, Judge Jefferson; O'Connell, Judge Kevin; Kazen, Judge
Oscar; Vasquez, Veronica; Boyd, Judge Stephanie; Castro, Judge Frank J.; Meza, Judge
Velia J.; Moore, Judge Jefferson; O'Connell, Judge Kevin; Olivarri, Judge Ray; Pena, Judge
Jennifer; Rangel, Judge Ron; Torres-Stahl, Judge Catherine; Valenzuela, Judge Lori I.;
Alvarado, Judge Rosie; Alvarez, Judge Mary Lou; Arteaga, Judge Antonia; Canales, Judge
David; Chapa, Judge Cynthia Marie; Diaz, Judge Monique; Gonzales,Judge Norma; Haas,
Aaron; Jimenez, Judge Angelica; Mery, Judge Michael; Pozza, Judge Karen; Sakai, Judge
Peter; Salinas, Judge Laura; Stryker, Judge Cathleen; Christian, Judge Wayne; Deleon,
Judge Michael; Gonzalez Raul; Huff, Judge Yolanda; Judge Alfredo Ximenez; Key, Carlo;
Longoria, Judge John; Roman, Judge Mary; Saldana, Judge Gloria; Stolhandske, Tommy;
Stowe, Judge Helen; Uzomba, Judge Grace; Vara, Jacob; Vara, Judge Melissa
Cc: Gaines, Dinah; Garcia, Dianne
Subject: FW: Draft COVID-19 Operating Plan for the Bexar County Judiciary
Attachments: COVID Operating Plan Bexar County Draft.pdf

From: Rangel, Judge Ron <ron.rangel@bexar.org>

Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:37 PM
To: Amici, Ana <aamici@bexar.org>
Subject: Draft COVID-19 Operating Plan for the Bexar County Judiciary

Ana, can you please forward this email to all Judges in District Courts, County Courts at Law, Probate Courts and Justices
of the Peace?

Colleagues,

I attach a draft COVID-19 Operating Plan for the Bexar County Judiciary. I have heard from a few judges today that
desire additional language for inclusion into the plan, which I will continue to revise prior to submission. I will not
submit the final plan until I am satisfied that every judge has had the opportunity to discuss this plan with myself and
with our colleagues. Please review the pertinent portions of the attachment and advise whether you are satisfied with
this draft, whether you desire any changes or whether you have any questions.

Ron Rangel

1
Amici, Ana

From: Amici, Ana

Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:12 PM
To: Judge Roberto A. Vazquez
Cc: Rangel, Judge Ron
Subject: FW: Draft COVID-19 Operating Plan for the Bexar County Judiciary
Attachments: COVID Operating Plan Bexar County Draft.pdf

Please review the email from Judge Rangel below. Thank you.
-Ana

Ana C. Amici
General Administrative Counsel
Criminal District Courts
101 S. Flores Ste. 301
San Antonio, Texas 78205
210-335-3474 office
210-416-5039

From: Rangel, Judge Ron <ron.rangel@bexar.org>

Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:37 PM
To: Amici, Ana <aamici@bexar.org>
Subject: Draft COVID-19 Operating Plan for the Bexar County Judiciary

Ana, can you please forward this email to all Judges in District Courts, County Courts at Law, Probate Courts and Justices
of the Peace?

Colleagues,

I attach a draft COVID-19 Operating Plan for the Bexar County Judiciary. I have heard from a few judges today that
desire additional language for inclusion into the plan, which I will continue to revise prior to submission. I will not
submit the final plan until I am satisfied that every judge has had the opportunity to discuss this plan with myself and
with our colleagues. Please review the pertinent portions of the attachment and advise whether you are satisfied with
this draft, whether you desire any changes or whether you have any questions.

Ron Rangel