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Hello Prince Georgians,
As everyone knows the coronavirus is seriously impacting our communities as well as others throughout the country and world. In light of this, drastic steps have been taken to curb the spread. Currently, the Courthouses are closed to the public until April 6, 2020, or until further notice. My office is operating with reduced in-person staff and I have implemented our telework policy so that employees can continue their work from home.
It is also important that we take steps to ensure that the virus doesn’t spread among our jail population. The jail is a place that could present a breeding ground and further prolong this crisis. Therefore, my office is working with the public defender’s office to review release conditions for inmates.
We are considering cases in which individuals are charged with low-level, nonviolent offences or have a short time left on their sentence. Our goal is to safely and judiciously reduce the inmate population considering the public health crisis caused by the coronavirus. While no cases of the virus have been confirmed at the jail, it is important that we work proactively.
Below is the link to my video statement regarding this effort:
https://youtu.be/yTvpXdsa0KE
Also, please note additional updates as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on coronavirus resources, visit: health.mypgc.us/coronavirus.
Your State's Attorney
Aisha N. Braveboy
 As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the March 31st Community in the Courthouse is cancelled. Please stay tuned announcements to resume this monthly event. For more information, contact Thelmetria Michaelides at tamichaelides@co.pg.md.us.
 Small businesses in Prince George’s County are eligible for the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, providing up to $2 million in working capital loans. To learn more and apply, please visit: disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ or http://pgcedc.org
#PGCCOVID19
 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Crime Victims Awareness Day event scheduled for April 26th has been postponed. Please stay tuned for a rescheduled date. For more information, email Gerald Collins at gacollins@co.pg.md.us.
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