Fayette County has closed its buildings to the public due to coronavirus concerns.
According to the county’s website, the public is being asked to access needed services online, over the phone or through the mail.
“Our goal is to protect the citizens and employees of Fayette County,” the county said in a news release. “Our employees will continue to perform essential county services by appointment.”
Among the things that have been suspended include passport services, non-commercial driving tests, gun permits, and inmate visitation. Driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations that have an expiration date of Jan. 16 or later will remain valid until Fayette County lifts its disaster declaration for the area.
Criminal trials not already in progress and traffic-related proceedings will be postponed, as well as civil nonjury trials set before May 4. Civil nonjury trials can also be conducted through telecommunication just like initial court appearances, sentencing hearings and bond reviews. Criminal and emergency cases that can’t be handled remotely will be conducted in-person if needed.
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