Like so many, the PohlmanUSA team continues to monitor the evolving guidelines outlined by the CDC amid the increasing impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. While the health and safety of our clients, employees and colleagues remains our top priority, we’re also working diligently to ensure depositions move forward at this unprecedented time. Considering the realities of reduced travel for depositions or mediations, we encourage you to consider our remote services for conducting depositions.

http://pohlmanusa.com/coronavirus-remote-depositions/

http://pohlmanusa.com/pohlman-portals/records-retrieval/

 

STATUS OF THE COURTS

We have been monitoring the status of all Federal and State Courts to ensure we know the guidelines and remote options each court is implementing. Pohlman will continue to provide our services to clients globally, utilizing our technology for remote desktop conferencing, teleconferencing, video conferencing and realtime reporting anywhere in the world. Use the links below to connect directly to the Federal and State Courts, which outlines openings and closures across the country.

FEDERAL COURTS

Click on the link below to read updated news and closures posted by the United States Federal Courts as they update orders and inform of closures due to COVID-19.

https://www.uscourts.gov/judiciary-news

You may also check status of the individual Federal Court websites to learn of restrictions and precautions for your local Federal Court.

https://www.uscourts.gov/federal-court-finder/search

 

STATE COURTS

Listed below are links to find what your state judicial system has implemented regarding COVID-19. Please continue to monitor your local state and circuit court websites for updates related to court closures and pending deadlines.

Alabama

http://judicial.alabama.gov/

http://judicial.alabama.gov/docs/COV-19%20order%20FINAL.pdf

Alaska

http://courts.alaska.gov/home.htm

https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/media/docs/socj-2020-8130.pdf

Arizona

https://www.azcourts.gov/

http://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/201/Press%20Releases/2020Releases/20200313COVID19final.pdf

Arkansas

https://www.arcourts.gov/

https://www.arcourts.gov/news/judiciary-closings-cancellations-changes

California

https://www.courts.ca.gov/

https://www.sfsuperiorcourt.org/general-info/Information-Regarding-Coronavirus-And-Court-Operations

Colorado

https://www.courts.state.co.us/

Connecticut

https://jud.ct.gov/

Delaware

https://courts.delaware.gov/

Florida

https://www.flcourts.org/

Georgia

https://georgiacourts.gov/emergency-judicial-orders/

Hawaii

https://www.courts.state.hi.us/

Idaho

https://isc.idaho.gov/

Illinois

http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/

http://www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/NewWebsite

https://www.co.madison.il.us/departments/circuit_clerk/index.php

http://www.co.st-clair.il.us/Pages/default.aspx

Indiana

https://www.in.gov/judiciary/

Iowa

https://www.iowacourts.gov/

Kansas

http://ksd.uscourts.gov/

https://www.jacksongov.org/

https://www.shawneecourt.org/

https://www.wycokck.org/home

Kentucky

https://kycourts.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Louisiana

http://www.lasc.org/default.asp

Maine

https://www.courts.maine.gov/index.shtml

Maryland

https://mdcourts.gov/

http://www.baltimorecitycourt.org/

Massachusetts

https://www.mass.gov/

Michigan

https://courts.michigan.gov/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.36thdistrictcourt.org/

Minnesota

http://mncourts.gov/

Mississippi

https://msdh.ms.gov/

Missouri

https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=151673

https://www.bamsl.org/index.cfm?pg=covid19

Montana

https://ci.billings.mt.us/

https://courts.mt.gov/

Nebraska

https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/

Nevada

https://www.nvd.uscourts.gov/

New Hampshire

https://www.courts.state.nh.us/index.htm

New Jersey

https://njcourts.gov/index.html

New Mexico

https://www.nmcourts.gov/

New York

http://www.nycourts.gov/

North Carolina

https://www.nccourts.gov/

North Dakota

https://www.ndcourts.gov/

Ohio

https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/    

https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/

Oklahoma

https://www.oked.uscourts.gov/

http://www.okwd.uscourts.gov/

Oregon

https://www.courts.oregon.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Pennsylvania

http://www.pacourts.us/

Rhode Island

https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/

South Carolina

https://www.sccourts.org/index.cfm

South Dakota

https://www.sdd.uscourts.gov/

Tennessee

https://www.tncourts.gov/

Texas

https://www.txcourts.gov/

Utah

https://www.utcourts.gov/

Vermont

https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/

Virginia

http://www.courts.state.va.us/

http://www.courts.state.va.us/news/items/covid_19.pdf

Washington

https://www.courts.wa.gov/

West Virginia

http://www.courtswv.gov/index.html

Wisconsin

https://www.wicourts.gov/index.jsp

Wyoming

https://www.courts.state.wy.us/

 

For the latest on COVID-19 and preventive measures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html

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Transcripts, records and other case documents. Attorneys are responsible for a multitude of lengthy legal documents and the paper stacks up quickly. In today’s digital world it is easier, more efficient and more secure than ever to say goodbye to hauling countless files to depositions and trials. So if you’ve been considering going paperless with an electronic filing system – this article is for you.

Save time and money.

Printing is costly especially when printing documents in bulk. And, once files are printed, you have to properly organize and store them which not only takes time, but also requires physical storage. Investing in an electronic filing system will reduce labor costs and free up office space. You won’t have to spend hours (or even minutes) looking for a particular document. With online document storage you can simply locate it by date, title, or keywords.

Be eco-friendly.

Reliance on digital files allows your firm to remain environmentally conscious. Think fewer trees cut down for paper and fewer ink cartridges in landfills. An electronic filing system is an investment that you and your employees can feel good about.

Secure your information.

Electronic filing systems have actually become more secure than paper systems. Even with an appropriate paper security system in place, there is still room for human error like forgetting to return an important document to its file. When files are digitally stored, a strict access system is in place to prevent any potential hacks and your files are backed up and protected from physical loss.

Gain instant access.

Clients also benefit from the switch to an electronic-filing system. You can instantly access files online and provide your client with their own level of access. Everyone can view their files on their own time, offering convenience all around.

So, when you are ready to go paperless, contact us here or at 877-421-0099. We’ll show you the Power of Pohlman and the technology that gives you secure access to an organized, historically robust repository of records, transcripts and exhibits.