Ex 7 2022 02 24 WPCH - Courtroom 521 - Courthouse Entry Protocol.pdf

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY:

1. Face masks are REQUIRED to be worn for entry. They MUST fully cover the mouth and nose.

Bandanas, neck gaiters, or masks with exhalation valves or vents are NOT acceptable methods of face masks/face covering.

2. Refusal to wear a mask (or to accept a surgical mask offered by SDNY officers) will result in denial of entry.

3. All parties must remain a minimum of six feet apart at the screening area (limited exceptions apply for those with young children or the disabled).

4. All electronic devices/personal belongings must be placed into bags by the individual entering prior to screening and checking of any items.

5. All entrants must use the Thermal Scanner upon entry to confirm their current temperature prior to being allowed access further into the building.

6. Hand sanitizer must be used after completing the thermal scanning process.

7. Hand sanitizer must be used prior to entering all courtrooms.

TO USE THE THERMAL SCANNER:

1. Scan the QR code received on your phone (Apple and Android phones are supported).

2. Once the QR code is validated, the scanner will take your temperature.

3. If the machine reads “THANK YOU,” you may proceed into the building.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CELL PHONE:

1. Get a paper copy of the survey (available in Spanish and English) from the CSOs.

2. Complete the survey.

3. If “no” is the answer to all the questions, you will be given a paper QR code so that the Thermal Scanner can take your temperature.

4. If the machine reads “THANK YOU,” you may proceed into the building

IF AN INDIVIDUAL ANSWERS “YES” TO ANY OF THE

QUESTIONS, OR THE THERMAL SCANNER DOES NOT

SAY “THANK YOU,” THE INDIVIDUAL SHALL BE DENIED

ENTRY TO THE BUILDING.

UPON RE-ENTRY TO THE BUILDING:

An individual with a cellphone must display the green time stamp banner on their phone to the CSO indicating that they have already completed the initial scanning procedure to bypass use of the scanner on the same day. If the individual does not have a cell phone, they must again use the paper survey.

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Public Instructions for Entering the Courthouse

Prior to entering the Courthouse, you must complete an online questionnaire. After completing the questionnaire, you will receive a QR code both at the time of completion and by text message. You will need to scan this QR when entering the courthouse in order to gain entry. If you do not have a mobile phone or mobile phone number to enter, there will be a kiosk provided at the courthouse where you can complete the questionnaire upon entry.

Step 1:

Click on this link:

https://app.certify.me/Unite1BG_U

Or scan this QR code on your phone to begin the registration process:

(Note: To scan a QR code, open your phone camera. Hold the camera up to the code. A notification will pop up on the top of your screen. Click on that notification to be directed to the website.)

https://app.certify.me/Unite1BG_U

Step 2:

Fill out your first name, last name, and mobile phone number. All three are required to properly register and move forward. You must enter a mobile phone number to properly register. If you do not have a mobile phone or mobile phone number to enter, there will be a kiosk provided at the courthouse where you can complete the questionnaire before entry.

Step 3:

Complete the Questionnaire.

All information provided in response to these questions will be kept confidential. If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you must alert Court Security Officer.

If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you will not receive a QR code to enter the building and you will need to contact our court services department at 212-284-4040 for further instructions and/or information.

Step 4:

Please read the disclaimer and click “Next”

Step 5:

You will receive a QR code both at the time of completion and by text message after completing a successful registration. Please keep this QR code on hand when entering the building. The code expires at the end of the day.

When you enter the courthouse, hold the QR code up to the device until it recognizes the code.

Next, position your head so it is within the white rectangle on the screen to properly scan for your temperature. Once scanned, your QR code will act as time/temperature stamp for the day and can be shown to the CSO’s when entering and exiting the building during that day.

Note: Once you register, you will receive a text message at 6:00am every weekday. Click on the link sent to your phone to complete the questionnaire before arriving at the courthouse.