NOTICE: Extension Office Open to Public May 4

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Notice from Judge Philip Spenrath
April 30, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE:   COURTHOUSE OFFICE ACCESSIBILITY

County Offices Reopening May 4 2020

Effective Monday, May 4, 2020, the FRONT DOORS TO MOST WHARTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDINGS WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR BOTH WALK-IN and BY APPOINTMENT MEETINGS.

Per Governor Abbott’s new Executive Order GA-18:  essential services and reopened services may start at 12:01 a.m. on May 1, 2020.  In subparagraph i) “Local government operations, including county and municipal governmental operations relating to permitting, recordation, and document-filing services, as determined by the local government”

LIBRARIES:  Governor Abbott specifically stated in his April 27, 2020 public announcement that Libraries and Museums may Re-open at 25% Occupancy.

JUDICIAL COURTS:  The Office of Court Administration continues to mandate that non-essential judicial proceedings be held remotely.  In-person proceedings of any size should be delayed until at least June 1, 2020.

 

County Officials are asking all visiting patrons and guests to adhere to the following recommendations:

  • No more than 10 persons are gathered in the front foyer area around the County Clerk’s Office and Tax Office;
  • Patrons are encouraged to wear face coverings where possible; if you do not have one, a mask will be provided
  • Patrons in the building should remain separated consistent with 6 feet social distancing and other precautions.
  • Patrons should come alone to help minimize the potential for group contamination (please leave small children and guests at home with family members.)

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