Time is running out for attorneys to weigh in on virtual advocacy in Nevada courts
The Nevada Supreme Court’s Commission to Study Best Practices for Virtual Advocacy in Nevada’s Courts is conducting a survey of participants of virtual courtrooms and requests your input. The survey is designed for Nevada bar members who practice within the Eighth Judicial District Courts. Your responses will help the Commission to better understand the use of […]
Justice community mourns the loss of important figure
In an email to court employees today, District Court Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell shared sad news, “Retired Nevada Supreme Court Justice Bob Rose passed away. He was 82. Justice Rose was the Washoe County District Attorney, Lieutenant Governor, District Court Judge and served on the Nevada [...]
Eight new judges take their formal oath after waiting out pandemic delay
The recent election brought a wave of 22 new judges to serve on the bench of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court; all were women. Some of their investitures were delayed due to the pandemic. Recently, eight judges took their ceremonial oath in front of [...]
Courts reinstate mandatory face coverings at all court facilities effective immediately
Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice James Hardesty and District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 21-05 that reinstates the mask mandate at all court facilities to address the concerning rise of coronavirus cases. AO 21-05DownloadThe order provides an overview of how the court [...]
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Retired Justice and Nevada legal luminary named Distinguished Fellow at UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Retired Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Cherry was recently named a Distinguished Fellow at the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law. Justice Cherry’s impressive legal career and his contributions to enhance the Nevada justice system including: the addition of an Appellate Court, improvement of [...]
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Courthouse named in honor of Justice James Hardesty
The Nevada Supreme Court and Court of Appeals courthouse in Las Vegas will be named after Chief Justice James Hardesty. The state Supreme Court issued an order on June 22 outlining the name change.A ribbon-cutting on March 27, 2017, marked the official opening of the [...]
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Video conference public hearing on Proposed Amendments to Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 41(e) scheduled
The Nevada Supreme Court has scheduled a video conference public hearing for Monday, June 29, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. on amendments to Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure (NRAP) 41(E) regarding mandatory dismissal provisions. An order filed on June 9, 2020, explains how to participate in [...]
Nevada Supreme Court issues ruling on LVMPD emergency stay motion regarding 1 October records
The Nevada Supreme Court issued a ruling today on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department emergency motion for a stay, pending appeal, enforcement of the district court’s March 2 and March 9, 2018 orders that granted public records applications, requiring LVMPD to make public record [...]