Opinion
16-CR-030-1 (JMF)
03-03-2022
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ROBERTO PONCE-ROCHA, Defendant.
ORDER
JESSE M. FURMAN, United States District Judge
There is a proceeding in this matter scheduled for March 9, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.. Unless and until the Court orders otherwise, the proceeding will be held in person.
All members of the public, including attorneys, must complete a questionnaire and have their temperature taken before being allowed entry into the Courthouse. Attached to this Order are instructions and a link to the questionnaire. In light of these protocols, counsel and Defendant should arrive at the Courthouse early to ensure that the proceeding can begin on time. An N95, KN95 or KF94 mask (fully covering the mouth and nose) must be worn at all times while in the Courthouse. (Please note that cloth masks, bandanas, neck gaiters, masks with exhalation valves, and ordinary surgical masks are not permitted.) If someone does not have adequate face covering, it will be provided upon entry by the Court Security Officers.
In the interest of public health, and in order to comply with social distancing protocols, the parties are strongly encouraged to limit the number of people in the courtroom as much as possible. Indeed, seating at both counsel table and in the public area of the courtroom will be severely limited. In view of those limitations and the restrictions on entry into the Courthouse, the parties should immediately alert the Court if they anticipate the need for an overflow courtroom.
Finally, counsel are strongly encouraged to ensure that any documents requiring a signature are signed in advance of the proceeding and to submit any and all relevant documents to the Court in advance of the proceeding (via ECF or email, as appropriate).
SO ORDERED.
ATTENTION:
ALL ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE
Instructions for Entering the Courthouse
https://app.certify.me/SDNYPublic
Step 1:
Scan this QR code on your phone or visit the website listed to begin the registration process.
**To scan, use your phone camera and click the subsequent link that appears.
Step 2:
Fill out the form that appears. Be sure to use a mobile phone number.
Step 3:
Complete the Questionnaire.
Step 4:
Use your QR code, sent via text message, to scan in and enter the Courthouse. Proceed to the scanner, scan your QR code, and have your temperature taken via the thermal scanner. If the temperature reading is within the normal range, you may proceed into the Courthouse. If your temperature exceeds the normal range, you are denied entry into any SDNY courthouse at this time, per Standing Order 20 Misc. 164.
The QR code will be needed each time you enter the Courthouse throughout the day. The code expires at the end of the day.
**If you have any questions, please call (212) 805-0500