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Kern County Superior Courthouse to allow members of the media and public into court proceedings

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A photo of the Kern County Courthouse in Bakersfield, California. The Bakersfield courthouse, designed by Ernest L. McCoy, opened in 1959. Minor cases continue to be held at the Kern County Courthouse, though the primary criminal and civil courts for the county have been relocated a block away to the Kern County Civic Center Justice Center, which opened in 1980. This photo © Capitolshots Photography/TwoFiftyFour Photos, LLC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Posted at 3:48 PM, Jul 14, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-14 18:48:18-04

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Kern County Superior Courthouse announced it is reopening court proceedings to members of the press and the public, subject to social distancing recommendations.

Those observing proceedings in-person must remain at least 6 feet away from all court participants and those attending the hearing. Judicial officers presiding over the hearing may also limit access and impose other restrictions.

The order was issued Monday by Kern Presiding Judge Judith K. Dulcich who acknowledged the Constitution generally holds courtroom proceedings must remain open to the public.

Anyone wishing to enter a Kern courthouse must wear a face covering

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