Update - 09/21/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Oglethorpe, GA - Reopened 09/07/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Schley, GA - Reopened 09/09/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on 08/23/2021. Our researchers are having difficulty completing searches in this jurisdiction. Expect delays.
--Grant, KY - Reopened 09/03/2021
--Lincoln, KY - Reopened on 09/02/2021. The court is limiting researchers to one visit a week. Expect delays.
--Chickasaw, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Prentiss, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Yalobusha, MS - Reopened on 09/17/2021
--Gibson, TN - Reopened 09/07/02021
--Hardeman, TN - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
n/a

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Ware, GA - Our researchers are back in the court and we are working to complete all pending searches as quickly as possible.
--Greene, MS - Clerk assistance is needed and the clerks are currently behind on these requests. Expect delays.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Attala, MS - One of the court clerks is out due to COVID, causing delays for our researchers.
--Lewis and Clark, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is operating with limited staff. Please expect delays.
--Silver Bow, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is currently backlogged with requests. Please expect delays.
--**Yellowstone, MT - The courts will be closed while they are installing new software, the current ETA for the installation is 09/28/2021. Once they reopen, they will be limiting researchers to one hour a day. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all District court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Benton, TN - The courts are short-staffed due to COVID, and the researchers are seeing delays.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.
--Shelby, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. The file pull process is cumbersome and slow. Please expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Sep 21, 20:57 UTC

Update - 09/20/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Oglethorpe, GA - Reopened 09/07/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Schley, GA - Reopened 09/09/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on 08/23/2021. Our researchers are having difficulty completing searches in this jurisdiction. Expect delays.
--Grant, KY - Reopened 09/03/2021
--Lincoln, KY - Reopened on 09/02/2021. The court is limiting researchers to one visit a week. Expect delays.
--Chickasaw, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Prentiss, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Yalobusha, MS - Reopened on 09/17/2021
--Gibson, TN - Reopened 09/07/02021
--Hardeman, TN - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
n/a

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Ware, GA - Our researchers are back in the court and we are working to complete all pending searches as quickly as possible.
--Greene, MS - Clerk assistance is needed and the clerks are currently behind on these requests. Expect delays.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Attala, MS - One of the court clerks is out due to COVID, causing delays for our researchers.
--Lewis and Clark, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is operating with limited staff. Please expect delays.
--Silver Bow, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is currently backlogged with requests. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all District court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Benton, TN - The courts are short-staffed due to COVID, and the researchers are seeing delays.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.
--Shelby, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. The file pull process is cumbersome and slow. Please expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Sep 20, 21:19 UTC

Update - 09/17/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Oglethorpe, GA - Reopened 09/07/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Schley, GA - Reopened 09/09/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on 08/23/2021. Our researchers are having difficulty completing searches in this jurisdiction. Expect delays.
--Grant, KY - Reopened 09/03/2021
--Lincoln, KY - Reopened on 09/02/2021. The court is limiting researchers to one visit a week. Expect delays.
--Chickasaw, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Prentiss, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Yalobusha, MS - Reopened on 09/17/2021
--Gibson, TN - Reopened 09/07/02021
--Hardeman, TN - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
n/a

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Ware, GA - Our researchers are back in the court and we are working to complete all pending searches as quickly as possible.
--Greene, MS - Clerk assistance is needed and the clerks are currently behind on these requests. Expect delays.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Attala, MS - One of the court clerks is out due to COVID, causing delays for our researchers.
--Lewis and Clark, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is operating with limited staff. Please expect delays.
--Silver Bow, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is currently backlogged with requests. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all District court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--**Benton, TN - The courts are short-staffed due to COVID, and the researchers are seeing delays.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.
--Shelby, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. The file pull process is cumbersome and slow. Please expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Sep 17, 20:08 UTC

Update - 09/16/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Oglethorpe, GA - Reopened 09/07/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Schley, GA - Reopened 09/09/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on 08/23/2021. **Our researchers are having difficulty completing searches in this jurisdiction. Expect delays.
--Grant, KY - Reopened 09/03/2021
--Lincoln, KY - Reopened on 09/02/2021. **The court is limiting researchers to one visit a week. Expect delays.
--Chickasaw, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021. **The public access terminal in the Justice court is down as of 09/09 and is not expected to be repaired until 09/13.
--Prentiss, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Gibson, TN - Reopened 09/07/02021
--Hardeman, TN - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
-- Yalobusha, MS - ETA of reopening is unknown; Impacted reports .01%

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Ware, GA - Our researchers are back in the court and we are working to complete all pending searches as quickly as possible.
--Greene, MS - Clerk assistance is needed and the clerks are currently behind on these requests. Expect delays.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--**Attala, MS - One of the court clerks is out due to COVID, causing delays for our researchers.
--Lewis and Clark, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is operating with limited staff. Please expect delays.
--Silver Bow, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is currently backlogged with requests. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all District court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.
--Shelby, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. The file pull process is cumbersome and slow. Please expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Sep 16, 20:41 UTC

Update - 09/15/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Oglethorpe, GA - Reopened 09/07/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Schley, GA - Reopened 09/09/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on 08/23/2021. **Our researchers are having difficulty completing searches in this jurisdiction. Expect delays.
--Grant, KY - Reopened 09/03/2021
--Lincoln, KY - Reopened on 09/02/2021. **The court is limiting researchers to one visit a week. Expect delays.
--Chickasaw, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021. **The public access terminal in the Justice court is down as of 09/09 and is not expected to be repaired until 09/13.
--Prentiss, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Gibson, TN - Reopened 09/07/02021
--Hardeman, TN - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
-- Yalobusha, MS - ETA of reopening is unknown; Impacted reports .01%

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Ware, GA - Our researchers are back in the court and we are working to complete all pending searches as quickly as possible.
--Greene, MS - Clerk assistance is needed and the clerks are currently behind on these requests. Expect delays.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Lewis and Clark, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is operating with limited staff. Please expect delays.
--Silver Bow, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is currently backlogged with requests. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all District court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.
--Shelby, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. The file pull process is cumbersome and slow. Please expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Sep 15, 20:42 UTC

Update - 09/14/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Oglethorpe, GA - Reopened 09/07/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Schley, GA - Reopened 09/09/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on 08/23/2021. **Our researchers are having difficulty completing searches in this jurisdiction. Expect delays.
--Grant, KY - Reopened 09/03/2021
--Lincoln, KY - Reopened on 09/02/2021. **The court is limiting researchers to one visit a week. Expect delays.
--Chickasaw, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021. **The public access terminal in the Justice court is down as of 09/09 and is not expected to be repaired until 09/13.
--Prentiss, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Gibson, TN - Reopened 09/07/02021
--Hardeman, TN - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
-- Yalobusha, MS - ETA of reopening is unknown; Impacted reports .01%

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Ware, GA - Our researchers are back in the court and we are working to complete all pending searches as quickly as possible.
--Greene, MS - Clerk assistance is needed and the clerks are currently behind on these requests. Expect delays.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Lewis and Clark, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is operating with limited staff. Please expect delays.
--Silver Bow, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is currently backlogged with requests. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all District court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.
--Shelby, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. The file pull process is cumbersome and slow. Please expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Sep 14, 20:56 UTC

Update - 09/13/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Oglethorpe, GA - Reopened 09/07/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Schley, GA - Reopened 09/09/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on 08/23/2021. **Our researchers are having difficulty completing searches in this jurisdiction. Expect delays.
--Grant, KY - Reopened 09/03/2021
--Lincoln, KY - Reopened on 09/02/2021. **The court is limiting researchers to one visit a week. Expect delays.
--Chickasaw, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021. **The public access terminal in the Justice court is down as of 09/09 and is not expected to be repaired until 09/13.
--Prentiss, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Gibson, TN - Reopened 09/07/02021
--Hardeman, TN - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
--Yalobusha, MS - ETA of reopening is unknown; Impacted reports .01%

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Maricopa, AZ - Courts are open with reduced staff and social distancing restrictions. Expect extended delays.
--Kings, CA - The court has shut down all of the public terminals; however, our researcher is able to conduct searches by sending in daily lists to the clerks. Expect delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Ware, GA - Our researchers are back in the court and we are working to complete all pending searches as quickly as possible.
--Greene, MS - Clerk assistance is needed and the clerks are currently behind on these requests. Expect delays.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Lewis and Clark, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is operating with limited staff. Please expect delays.
--Silver Bow, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is currently backlogged with requests. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all District court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.
--Shelby, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. The file pull process is cumbersome and slow. Please expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Sep 13, 20:46 UTC

Update - 09/10/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Oglethorpe, GA - Reopened 09/07/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Schley, GA - Reopened 09/09/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on 08/23/2021. **Our researchers are having difficulty completing searches in this jurisdiction. Expect delays.
--Grant, KY - Reopened 09/03/2021
--Lincoln, KY - Reopened on 09/02/2021. **The court is limiting researchers to one visit a week. Expect delays.
--Chickasaw, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021. **The public access terminal in the Justice court is down as of 09/09 and is not expected to be repaired until 09/13.
--Prentiss, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Gibson, TN - Reopened 09/07/02021
--Hardeman, TN - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
-- **Yalobusha, MS - ETA of reopening is unknown; Impacted reports .01%

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Maricopa, AZ - Courts are open with reduced staff and social distancing restrictions. Expect extended delays.
--Kings, CA - The court has shut down all of the public terminals; however, our researcher is able to conduct searches by sending in daily lists to the clerks. Expect delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Ware, GA - Our researchers are back in the court and we are working to complete all pending searches as quickly as possible.
--**Greene, MS - Clerk assistance is needed and the clerks are currently behind on these requests. Expect delays.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Lewis and Clark, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is operating with limited staff. Please expect delays.
--Silver Bow, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is currently backlogged with requests. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all District court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.
--Shelby, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. The file pull process is cumbersome and slow. Please expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Sep 10, 20:27 UTC

Update - 09/09/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Oglethorpe, GA - Reopened 09/07/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened 08/24/2021
--Schley, GA - Reopened 09/09/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on 08/23/2021. **Our researchers are having difficulty completing searches in this jurisdiction. Expect delays.
--Grant, KY - Reopened 09/03/2021
--Lincoln, KY - Reopened on 09/02/2021. **The court is limiting researchers to one visit a week. Expect delays.
--Chickasaw, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021. **The public access terminal in the Justice court is down as of 09/09 and is not expected to be repaired until 09/13.
--Prentiss, MS - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Gibson, TN - Reopened 09/07/02021
--Hardeman, TN - Reopened 09/08/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
-- None

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Maricopa, AZ - Courts are open with reduced staff and social distancing restrictions. Expect extended delays.
--Kings, CA - The court has shut down all of the public terminals; however, our researcher is able to conduct searches by sending in daily lists to the clerks. Expect delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
**--Ware, GA - Our researchers are back in the court and we are working to complete all pending searches as quickly as possible.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
**--Lewis and Clark, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is operating with limited staff. Please expect delays.
**--Silver Bow, MT - Searches must be conducted by clerks. The court is currently backlogged with requests. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all District court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.
**--Shelby, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. The file pull process is cumbersome and slow. Please expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Sep 9, 20:59 UTC

Update - 09/08/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Gibson, TN - Reopened on 09/07/02021
--Oglethorpe, GA - Reopened on 09/07/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on a08/23/2021. Proof of vaccination is required for researchers and the public. Still expect some delays.
--Grant, KY - Reopened 09/03/2021
--Lincoln, KY - Reopened 09/02/2021
--Chickasaw, MS - Reopened on 09/08/2021
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Prentiss, MS - Reopened on 09/08/2021
--Hardeman, TN - Reopened on 09/08/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened on 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
--Schley, GA - ETA of reopening is 09/13/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.001%

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Kings, CA - The court has shut down all of the public terminals; however, our researcher is able to conduct searches by sending in daily lists to the clerks. Expect Delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays
--Wayne, GA - The researchers are having difficulties completing searches in this jurisdiction. Expect Delays.
--Ware, GA - The researchers in this jurisdiction have been exposed to COVID, expect delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all the district court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Sep 8, 20:42 UTC

Update - 09/07/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Gibson, TN - Reopened on 09/07/02021
--Oglethorpe, GA - Reopened on 09/07/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on a08/23/2021. Proof of vaccination is required for researchers and the public. Still expect some delays.
--Grant, KY - Reopened 09/03/2021
--Lincoln, KY - Reopened 09/02/2021
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened on 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
--Schley, GA - ETA of reopening is 09/13/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.001%
--Chickasaw, MS - ETA of reopening is unknown; Impacted Reports: 0.004%
--Prentiss, MS - ETA of reopening is unknown; Impacted Reports: 0.003%
--Hardeman, TN - ETA of reopening is unknown; Impacted Reports: 0.01%

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Kings, CA - The court has shut down all of the public terminals; however, our researcher is able to conduct searches by sending in daily lists to the clerks. Expect Delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays
--**Wayne, GA - The researchers are having difficulties completing searches in this jurisdiction. Expect Delays.
--Ware, GA - The researchers in this jurisdiction have been exposed to COVID, expect delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--**Jefferson, LA - The court's record-keeping system is down due to ransomware. This will only affect records with possible records, expect delays.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all the district court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Sep 7, 20:43 UTC

Update - 09/03/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on a08/23/2021. Proof of vaccination is required for researchers and the public. Still expect some delays.
--Grant, KY - Reopened 09/03/2021
--Lincoln, KY - Reopened 09/02/2021
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened on 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
--Oglethorpe, GA - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021 ; Impacted Reports: 0.001%
--Schley, GA - ETA of reopening is 09/13/2021 ; Impacted Reports: 0.0%
--Chickasaw, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021 ; Impacted Reports: 0.004%
--Prentiss, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.003%
--Gibson, TN - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.02%%
--Hardeman, TN - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021 ; Impacted Reports: 0.01%

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Kings, CA - The court has shut down all of the public terminals; however, our researcher is able to conduct searches by sending in daily lists to the clerks. Expect Delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays
--Ware, GA - The researchers in this jurisdiction have been exposed to COVID, expect delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all the district court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Sep 3, 19:23 UTC

Update - 09/02/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on a08/23/2021. Proof of vaccination is required for researchers and the public. Still expect some delays.
--Lincoln, KY - Reopened 09/02/2021
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened on 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
--Oglethorpe, GA - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.001%
--Schley, GA - ETA of reopening is 09/13/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.0%
--Grant, KY - ETA of reopening is unknown; Impacted Reports: 0.03%
--Chickasaw, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.004%
--Prentiss, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.003%
--**Gibson, TN - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.02%
--Hardeman, TN - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.01%

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Kings, CA - The court has shut down all of the public terminals; however, our researcher is able to conduct searches by sending in daily lists to the clerks. Expect Delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays
--Ware, GA - The researchers in this jurisdiction have been exposed to COVID, expect delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all the district court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Sep 2, 20:48 UTC

Update - 09/01/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on a08/23/2021. Proof of vaccination is required for researchers and the public. Still expect some delays.
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened on 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
--Oglethorpe, GA - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.0%
--**Schley, GA - ETA of reopening is 09/13/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.0%
--Grant, KY - ETA of reopening is unknown; Impacted Reports: 0.05%
--Lincoln, KY - ETA of reopening is unknown; Impacted Reports: 0.01%
--Chickasaw, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.004%
--Prentiss, MS - ETA of reopening is unknown; Impacted Reports: 0.004%
--Hardeman, TN - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.01%

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Kings, CA - The court has shut down all of the public terminals; however, our researcher is able to conduct searches by sending in daily lists to the clerks. Expect Delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays
--**Ware, GA - The researchers in this jurisdiction have been exposed to COVID, expect delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all the district court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Sep 1, 20:53 UTC

Update - 08/31/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on 08/23/2021. Proof of vaccination is required for researchers and the public. Still expect some delays.
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened on 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
--**Oglethorpe, GA - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021 ; Impacted Reports: 0.0%
--**Grant, KY - ETA of reopening is unknown ; Impacted Reports: 0.05%
--Lincoln, KY - ETA of reopening is unknown ; Impacted Reports: 0.01%
--Chickasaw, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021 ; Impacted Reports: 0.003%
--Prentiss, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/01/2021 ; Impacted Reports: 0.004%
--Hardeman, TN - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021 ; Impacted Reports: 0.01%

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Maricopa, AZ - Courts are open with reduced staff and social distancing restrictions. Expect extended delays.
--Kings, CA - The court has shut down all of the public terminals; however, our researcher is able to conduct searches by sending in daily lists to the clerks. Expect Delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Taylor, GA - Orders that require clerk assistance will be delayed.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all the district court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Aug 31, 21:13 UTC

Update - 08/30/2021

Reopened Counties:
--Effingham, GA - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on 08/23/2021. Proof of vaccination is required for researchers and the public. Still expect some delays.
--Itawamba, MS - Reopened on 08/30/2021
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Lawrence, TN - Reopened on 08/30/2021

Closed Counties:
--Lincoln, KY - ETA of reopening is unknown; Impacted Reports: 0.01%
--Chickasaw, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.002%
--Prentiss, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/01/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.004%
--Hardeman, TN - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021; Impacted Reports: 0.001%

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Maricopa, AZ - Courts are open with reduced staff and social distancing restrictions. Expect extended delays.
--Kings, CA - The court has shut down all of the public terminals; however, our researcher is able to conduct searches by sending in daily lists to the clerks. Expect Delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Taylor, GA - Orders that require clerk assistance will be delayed.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all the district court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Aug 30, 21:16 UTC

Update - 08/27/2021:

Reopened Counties:
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on 08/23/2021. Proof of vaccination is required for researchers and the public. Still expect some delays.
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.

Closed Counties:
--Effingham, GA - ETA of reopening is 08/30/2021
--Lincoln, KY - ETA of reopening is 08/30/2021
--**Chickasaw, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021
--Itawamba, MS - No ETA on reopening date
--Prentiss, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/01/2021
--Hardeman, TN - ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021
--Lawrence, TN - No ETA on reopening date. Clear searches will not be affected.

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Maricopa, AZ - Courts are open with reduced staff and social distancing restrictions. Expect extended delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--**Dougherty, GA - The court is requiring appointments and limiting the number of appointments that each researcher can make each week. Expect delays
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--**Taylor, GA - Orders that require clerk assistance will be delayed.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all the district court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Aug 27, 21:16 UTC

Update - 08/26/2021:

Reopened Counties:
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on 08/23/2021. Proof of vaccination is required for researchers and the public. Still expect some delays.
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.

Closed Counties:
--Kings, CA - The court has shut down all of the PAT’s and the clerks will not provide any assistance. No ETA on reopening date.
--Effingham, GA - **ETA of reopening is 08/30/2021
--Lincoln, KY - **ETA of reopening is 08/30/2021
--Itawamba, MS - No ETA on reopening date
--Prentiss, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/01/2021
--**Hardeman, TN - **ETA of reopening is 09/07/2021
--Lawrence, TN - No ETA on reopening date. Clear searches will not be affected.

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
--Maricopa, AZ - Courts are open with reduced staff and social distancing restrictions. Expect extended delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all the district court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Aug 26, 21:15 UTC

Update - 08/25/2021:

Reopened Counties:
--Jenkins, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Quitman, GA - Reopened on 08/24/2021
--Wayne, GA - Reopened on 08/23/2021. Proof of vaccination is required for researchers and the public. Still expect some delays.
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened on 08/20/2021 by appointment only. Still expect some delays.

Closed Counties:
--Kings, CA - The court has shut down all of the PAT’s and the clerks will not provide any assistance. No ETA on reopening date.
--Effingham, GA - **ETA of reopening is 08/30/2021
--Lincoln, KY - **ETA of reopening is 08/30/2021
--Itawamba, MS - No ETA on reopening date
--Prentiss, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/01/2021
—**Lawrence, TN - No ETA on reopening date. Clear searches will not be affected.

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing at the courts. In Washington County, District court searches must be completed by the clerks. The court is short-staffed. Please expect delays.
—**Maricopa, AZ - Courts are open with reduced staff and social distancing restrictions. Expect extended delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
—**Montcalm, MI - Court is short-staffed due to summer vacations and COVID. Please expect delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all the district court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Aug 25, 21:00 UTC

Update - 8/24/2021:

Reopened Counties:
--Jenkins, GA
--Quitman, GA

Closed Counties:
--Kings, CA -- The court has shut down all of the PAT’s and the clerks will not provide any assistance. No ETA on reopening date.
--Lincoln, KY - No ETA on reopening date
--**Effingham, GA - No ETA on reopening date
--Itawamba, MS - No ETA on reopening date
--Prentiss, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/01/2021

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Wayne, GA - Reopened, but requiring proof of vaccination for the researchers and the public. Still expect some delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all the district court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened by appointment only. Still expect some delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Aug 24, 20:55 UTC

Update - 08/23/2021:

Reopened Counties:
--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened by appointment only. Still expect some delays.
--Wayne, GA - Reopened, but requiring proof of vaccination for the researchers and the public. Still expect some delays.

Closed Counties:
--Lincoln, KY - No ETA on reopening date
--Jenkins, GA - No ETA on reopening date
--Quitman, GA - *NEW reopening ETA - 8/24*
--Itawamba, MS - No ETA on reopening date
--Prentiss, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/01/2021

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing.
--Kings, CA - The online record-keeping system is offline. However, researchers are able to complete searches by mailing in requests. Expect major delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all the district court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Aug 23, 20:53 UTC

Monitoring - 8/20/2021:

Counties Closed due to COVID:
--Lincoln, KY - No ETA on reopening date
**--Jenkins, GA - No ETA on reopening date
**--Wayne, GA - No ETA on reopening date
**--Quitman, GA - No ETA on reopening date
--Itawamba, MS - No ETA on reopening date
**--Prentiss, MS - ETA of reopening is 09/01/2021

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing.
**--Kings, CA - The online record-keeping system is offline. However, researchers are able to complete searches by mailing in requests. Expect major delays.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Newton, GA - The court is open, but the record-keeping system is currently down. No ETA at this time.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all the district court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.
**--Lauderdale, TN - Reopened by appointment only, still expect delays.

**New Closure or Delay
Aug 20, 20:56 UTC

Identified - *We will post a new update to the status page every day with any changes and re-opened counties*

8/19/2021:

Counties Closed due to COVID:
--Lauderdale, TN - ETA of reopening is 08/20/2021
--Lincoln, KY - No ETA on reopening date
--Itawamba, MS - No ETA on reopening date

Delayed Counties:
--AR - All counties across the state are experiencing delays due to spikes in COVID cases and understaffing.
--Baldwin, GA - The court is limiting how many appointments the researchers are allowed to make. Expect delays.
--Clayton, GA - There is very limited access to the courts at this time. Expect major delays.
--Pershing, NV - The court is short-staffed due to COVID, and all the district court searches need to be completed by the clerks.
--Coffee, TN - The court is short-staffed due to COVID. Cases requiring clerk assistance may be delayed.
--Davidson, TN - Searches with older possible cases require files to be pulled. Files can only be pulled by the clerks who are not in the court every day. Expect delays.
Aug 19, 22:41 UTC

Update - 09/20/2021: The Hampden, MA courthouse is still closed for mold, and searches with possible records are still unable to be completed. We are continuing to monitor this and will send you any updates.
Sep 20, 19:02 UTC

Update - 09/17/2021: The Hampden, MA courthouse is still closed for mold, and searches with possible records are still unable to be completed. We are continuing to monitor this and will send you any updates.
Sep 17, 16:02 UTC

Monitoring - 09/07/2021: The Hampden, MA courthouse is still closed for mold, and searches with possible records are still unable to be completed. We are continuing to monitor this and will send you any updates.
Sep 7, 20:36 UTC

Identified - 09/01/2021: The Hampden, MA courthouse is currently closed for mold. The researchers are able to complete most searches here, but reports with possible records will be delayed. There is no ETA for when this will be back open.

*This will not affect all searches*
Sep 1, 20:52 UTC

Identified - 09/17/2021: The Henry, KY courthouse is moving locations beginning on Monday, September 20th. They are expected to open the new location on September 27th. All searches will be affected and none will be completed during this time.
Sep 17, 20:37 UTC

Monitoring - 09/10/2021: The Cook, IL county courts are still experiencing these intermittent minor outages that are causing delays. We will continue to monitor this and notify you of any changes.
Sep 10, 20:33 UTC

Identified - 09/02/2021: The Cook, IL county courts are experiencing intermittent minor outages that are causing some delays for our researchers, but these outages are entirely unpredictable. Expect delays. We will continue to keep in contact with the courts and notify you of any major outages that last an extended period of time.
Sep 2, 22:15 UTC

Monitoring - 04/16/2021 Update

International Criminal: Some countries have opened but will still be experiencing some delays, including Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Canada Provincial jurisdictions, Australia, and United Kingdom.

International Verifications: International employment/education verifications may also be intermittently delayed depending on school/business closures due to COVID; verification attempts are continuing to be made.
Apr 16, 16:43 UTC

Update - Please expect delays for criminal orders out of: China, Guam, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, and Poland.
Apr 2, 00:53 UTC

Update - In addition to delays in China and Italy, please expect delays for criminal orders out of Poland.
Mar 17, 22:53 UTC

Identified - Expected Fix Date: TBD

Please expect delays for criminal orders out of China and Italy. International employment/education verifications may also be intermittently delayed depending on school/business closures at the time verification attempts are being made.
Mar 13, 20:19 UTC