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News Release

Court Keeps Mask Mandate in Place

February 18, 2022

Court Keeps Mask Mandate in Place.

Presiding Judge Gustavo Lavayen has ordered that all persons entering court facilities in Santa Barbara County continue wearing approved masks. Further, the use of gaiters, bandanas and handkerchiefs is prohibited. Court visitors, attorneys, jurors, staff and judges must wear an N95, KN95, KF94 mask or a combination of surgical mask and cloth mask. The mandate is reflected in the administrative order issued on January 18, 2022 which remains in full, force and effect.

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