BOSTON (WHDH) -

The Supreme Judicial Court ordered all jury trials in Massachusetts paused on Friday due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Trials will be paused until Jan. 31, 2022.

Courts will remain open for in-person business but will conduct matters remotely whenever possible.

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