From: Memo from Judge Evans, Chief Judge
As Cook County prepares for the next phase of court operations, the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management reports to the Chief Judge that it has installed plexiglass barriers on the bench in every courtroom and signage to protect everyone's health.
Judge Evans estimates that by July 6, the county will have the following number of courtrooms prepared at these locations:
- 10 courtrooms at each of the following: Bridgeview, Markham, Rolling Meadows and the Domestic Violence Courthouse
- 8 courtrooms in Skokie
- 7 courtrooms in Maywood
- 11 courtrooms at the Juvenile Center
- 13 courtrooms at the Leighton Criminal Court Building
- 30 courtrooms at the Daley Center
In addition, the county has stated that the remaining courtrooms will be prepared no later than August 14.
Pictures of what a standard courtroom will look like, as well as Judge's Evans' Memo can be found in the Member Resource Center under COVID-19 Resources.