The temporary Towson Courthouse location for the District Court in Baltimore County will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2020. This closure is to facilitate proper cleaning of the courthouse building following a positive COVID-19 test result from an employee.
According to the Maryland Judiciary, "an employee of the District Court of Maryland in Baltimore County, who works in the temporary Towson Courthouse, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19)." Consequently, access to the courthouse will be restricted to essential court staff and members of the public on that day.
The Judiciary does not believe there was any contact between this individual and members of the public. All potentially affected employees have been informed. The case has been reported to relevant health authorities including the Baltimore County Department of Health and Maryland Department of Health.
Despite this closure, the commissioner's office within the temporary Towson Courthouse will remain operational on May 18. It will handle emergency petitions such as protective orders and applications for statements of charges. The commissioner's office can be accessed through a separate entrance.
Cleaning procedures are scheduled for Monday with plans to reopen to essential staff by Tuesday, May 19. Meanwhile, Maryland courts are closed to public access until June 5 under an administrative order due to COVID-19 restrictions.
For further details regarding changes affecting Maryland Judiciary operations due to COVID-19, visit their official website at: https://mdcourts.gov/coronavirusupdate.