VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – District and Municipal courtrooms are open to the public after North Dakota Governor Burgum relaxed his executive order to close courtrooms to stop the potential spread of COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year.

Valley City Municipal Judge Tom Goven said a few safety protocols are in place for those entering the courtroom.

He said other safety precautions are also in place when it comes to paperwork.

Once again masks are required for all people entering the municipal courtroom in Valley City until further notice. The full interview is available right here.