Supreme Court of Arkansas

In Re Response to Covid-19 pandemic/vaccine Eligibility

March 4, 20212021 Ark. 50

Summary

The Supreme Court of Arkansas identified specified justice-system personnel and jury panel members as essential workers in Phase 1-B of the state's COVID-19 vaccination plan and ordered that they be eligible for vaccination immediately. The court acted because these individuals continued to interact with the public and perform essential court functions during the pandemic.