Following reports of an outbreak of COVID-19 among city employees and police officers in Alton, Madison County Chief Judge William Mudge has continued all cases set at the Alton courthouse facility until further notice to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
The administrative order signed Aug. 4 indicates that cases will be reset and new notices will be issued once it is determined that hearings can proceed safely. Continuances will be excluded from speedy trial computations and applicable statutory time restrictions will be tolled.