The Ottawa Municipal Court will cease in-person appearances effective immediately until February 3, 2021. The move was made due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement released by the court on Tuesday, Dec. 8, the court said it will continue to resolve cases during this time by phone or mail. As to outstanding warrants, the court gives discretion to all law enforcement officers that they may execute the warrant and have the person taken into custody, or in the alternative, may obtain from the individual their current address and phone number, provide that information to court staff, and court staff will notify the court, have the warrant withdrawn, and send the individual a notice to appear for a date after February 3, 2021.
Source: KSNT News
