New District Court Administrative Order continues court COVID-19 safety response
administrative-order20-23DownloadOn November 11, 2020, Governor Sisolak announced an alarming increase in new COVID-19 cases in Nevada. The Governor requested all individuals to stay in as much as possible, and to wear face coverings at all times. Today, District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued [...]
Trump Campaign and Nevada Republican Party file election lawsuit related to poll hours
trumpvgloriaDownloadA lawsuit has been filed in the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court by the Trump campaign and the Nevada Republican Party regarding hours at some polling locations. The suit request that the Court:Grant preliminary and permanent injunctive relief directing the Defendant to keepthe Affected Location [...]
Those facing eviction in Las Vegas can respond online instead of in line at the courthouse
Las Vegas residents facing eviction can respond online using Guide and File forms via a computer or cell phone. Users are guided through a series of questions and their responses automatically fill the required legal documents and eliminate the need to print or scan documents. Users [...]
Judge issues Minute Order in election case brought by Nevada Republican Party
a823821-w_nevada-republican-committee-vs.-clark-countyDownloadAfter a hearing this afternoon, District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez issued a Minute Order regarding a case brought by Nevada Republican Central Committee d/b/a Nevada Republican Party; Republican National Committee; and Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. Republican Party against Clark County for records related [...]
Nevada judge sets hearing in case by Republican Party for records related to election
republican-centralDownloadDistrict Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez today set an evidentiary hearing for Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. on a case brought by Nevada Republican Central Committee d/b/a Nevada Republican Party; Republican National Committee; and Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. Republican Party against Clark County for [...]
CASA Program that gives abused and neglected kids a voice gets recognition from Nevada Governor
The Eighth Judicial District Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program staff has received the Nevada Governor’s 2020 Bronze Points of Light Ceremony Award in the business/corporate volunteer program category. The nomination for the Points of Light states, “Due to the unique role a CASA volunteer [...]
District Court announces limited re-opening of the Clerk of the Court Office to in-person filing
AO 20-22Downloaadministrative-order-20_22DownloadDistrict Court has been keeping the wheels of justice turning amid the coronavirus pandemic through a strategic plan of safety measures aimed at keeping court participants safe. Chief Judge Linda Bell today issued Administrative Order 20-22 to announce on October 26, 2020, both [...]
District Court Felony DUI Program To Use $30K Nevada Office Of Traffic Safety Grant To Cut Impaired Driving And Make Roads Safer
The Eighth Judicial District Court Felony DUI (FDUI) Program has been awarded $30,000 from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety for fiscal year 2020/2021. The money will go to reduce impaired driving, increase the success rate of program completion, and reduce DUI recidivism. The funds [...]
Short trials resume in District Court
Short trials resumed in District Court today, with a case involving auto negligence. Short trials, which run one day and involve four jurors were halted along with all jury trials on March 14, after Governor Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency in Nevada in [...]
Funeral procession for Judge George will pause at courthouse that bears his name
To honor Judge Lloyd D. George, a police-escorted motorcade which will arrive at the front of the federal courthouse at 333 S. Las Vegas Blvd., this Saturday, October 17 just after 9 a.m. The motorcade will stop for 10 minutes for the public to pay respects. Judge [...]