District Court Chief Judge offers insight after Governor updates emergency declaration
This is a link to a copy of the Declaration of Emergency update from the office of Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, effective April 1, 2020 : Declaration of Emergency Directive 009 (Revised).4-01-20 (2)Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell provided information today after [...]
Courts in line with governor’s directive on matters during Coronavirus pandemic
The following was issued from the office of Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak: Declaration of Emergency Directive 009 (Revised).4-01-20 (2)All the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court orders related to COVID-19 can be found in one searchable chart at AOsummaryChart3_31_20 Once in the document, press cont F [...]
The work of District Court continues with alternative hearings and other measures
A lot of work is being conducted by the District Court amid the COVID-19 outbreak, due to a tremendous undertaking to implement new processes and enable alternative hearings. All currently scheduled non-essential District Court hearings are ordered to be conducted by video or telephonic means; [...]
Las Vegas Justice Court Administrative Order addresses evictions
{“featuredImages”:[],”content”:” The Las Vegas Justice Court issued an administrative order that addresses evictions and other issues. Questions have poured into the county regarding evictions. The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada has created a Legal & Financial Toolkit for anyone impacted by the fall-out from COVID-19. Learn what you should do following an eviction notice, […]
Court issues order for managing Juvenile Matters During COVID-19 pandemic
Administrative Order 20-12Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 20-12 to outline management of juvenile matters. In-custody juvenile matters will proceed, but matters for juveniles hospitalized, isolated or quarantined will be continued.Contested hearings, detention hearings, hearings for entry of plea, [...]
NV EJD Court Admin Order 20-11 outlines operations of civil domestic matters to keep processing cases safely amid COVID-19
Administrative Order 20-11Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell Issued Administrative Order 20-11 Administrative Order 20-11 on court operations of civil domestic matters in response to COVID-19. Given the extremely high caseloads and concerns for being able to process cases appropriately after the resolution [...]
New Court Order eliminates paper to improve safety at courthouse
Administrative Order 20-10 Court ProcessNevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative order 20-10 in a move to improve safety through elimination of paper to curtail transmission of the coronavirus through foot-traffic and papers being passed around.“Given everything that is going on, [...]
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Order outlines management of civil matters during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 20-09 to manage civil matters During the COVID-19 pandemic.AO20_09Given our extremely high caseloads and concerns for being able to process cases appropriately after the resolution of the pandemic, the Eighth Judicial District Court [...]
Domestic violence Temporary Protective Orders available by phone for safety of those facing domestic violence during the confines of the Coronavirus pandemic
{“featuredImages”:[],”content”:” The Family Law Self-Help Center is processing domestic violence Temporary Protective Order (TPO) applications by phone. Those facing domestic violence should call 702-455-1500, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., to get a TPO facilitated by phone. Help is also available by email flshcinfo@lacsn.org. When an applicant calls 702-455-1500, Self-Help Center staff will […]
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Order with court response to COVID-19 regarding Probate
Administrative Order 20-07Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 20-07 that is effective immediately. Matters on the Probate Commissioner’s calendar that are opposed or require a hearing will be continued for at least 30 days and will be rescheduled as the [...]