Lawsuit seeks injunctive relief in District Court for bar and tavern closures by governor
taverncomplaintDownloadA lawsuit filed in District Court is seeking injunctive relief for bars and taverns in the state of Nevada that have be re-closed by the Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak as coronavirus cases rise in the state. The pleading states,”Sections 5 and 6 of Directive 27 [...]
District Court issues 30 page Admin Order 20-17 updating procedures for Phase 2 of COVID-19 recovery
As our State enters Phase 2 of recovery, in order to ensure access to justice and to prevent an excessive backlog of cases, the District Court will begin hearing all cases. The safety of the public and court staff remains a priority. Administrative Order 20-17, [...]
Face Coverings and Social Distancing Ordered For Clark County Courts
Today, Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 20-16 that orders face coverings and social distancing at court facilities:“On May 7, 2020, Governor Sisolak entered Declaration of Emergency Directive 018, which directs employers to take proactive measures to ensure compliance [...]
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5 things to know if you have District Court case during Coronavirus pandemic
District Court is conducting essential operations and has been functioning in line with social distancing requirements. Individuals who have court matters should get updated information on their case and schedule a remote appearance if needed.A call center at 702-455-4472 is taking calls to assist with [...]
Next steps for Nevada’s Eighth JD Court as the state reopens in phases
Governor Steve Sisolak released the Roadmap to Recovery Phase One Initial Guidance after a press conference today Roadmap-to-Recovery-Phase-One-Initial-GuidanceEighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell sent an email to staff yesterday with an outlook for what can be expected at the court in the upcoming [...]
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Virtual Bench Bar clears up questions on Civil Division operations during Coronavirus state of emergency
Nearly 100 participants tapped into a virtual Civil Bench-Bar meeting held to address questions regarding the Administrative Orders that dictate how the Civil Division of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court is functioning during the Covid-19 state of emergency.Judge Gloria Sturman presided over the meeting [...]
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COVID-19 tech makeover for search warrants and wiretaps streamlines and expedites process to achieve social distancing
Search warrants, wiretaps and pen registers that capture phone numbers are an essential time-sensitive aspect of law enforcement and are a key element in many criminal cases. In response to the COVID-19 health emergency, the Eighth Judicial District Court Administrative Order 20-14 Electronic Filing of [...]
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Guided Online Domestic Violence Temporary Protective Order Application Launched By District Court As Risks Rise Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
{“featuredImages”:[{“title”:””,”description”:””,”url”:”http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/wp-content/uploads/6691_covidresponsedvtpoguided-1.png”}],”content”:” The Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court has launched an online guided application for domestic violence temporary protective orders. The online application, available through the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Self Help website https://nevada.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=Domestic_Violence_Temporary_Protective_Order, offers a step-by-step guide to complete a request for a domestic violence temporary protective order from the court. Upon completion […]
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District Court issues Administrative Order 20-13 that extends prior Orders related to COVID-19
Administrative Order 20-13On March 12, 2020, Governor Steve Sisolak issued a Declaration of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The next day, March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a nationwide emergency pursuant to Section 501(6) of the Robert T. Stafford [...]
5 things lawyers need to know about operations at the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court during the Coronavirus pandemic
The judges, court staff and attorneys have done a tremendous job adapting to the significant changes that have been required to keep the court functioning during this extremely trying time for everyone. Everyone’s patience and adaptability is appreciated. Court personnel are wearing face coverings or [...]