Legal Updates
March 24, 2020
St. Louis Area Authorities Issue “Stay at Home” Orders
Due to the spread and threat of COVID-19, authorities in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County have issued Orders for residents to stay at home unless engaged in essential business.
- The Order for St. Louis County went into effect on March 23, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and will continue in effect until April 22, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
- The Order for St. Louis City went into effect on March 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. and will continue in effect until April 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. unless extended, rescinded, superseded or amended.
- The Order for St. Charles County went into effect March 24, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and will remain in effect until further ordered.
- The Order for Jefferson County went into effect March 24, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 23, 2020.
A full list of exempt “essential” businesses and the full text of these orders can be found below.
St. Louis City – Health Commissioner Stay Home Essential Activities Only Order
St. Louis County – Department of Health Stay at Home Order
St. Louis County – Executive Order 15