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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New Jury Trial Plan continues COVID-19 protections for those coming for jury duty and others involved with trials
During the COVID-19 pandemic, jurors must be given reasonable assurance of their safety before participating in the jury process. As such, the EJDC has worked closely with several entities, including Clark County, University Medical Center (UMC), the State of Nevada’s Division of Health and Human [...]
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District Court Administrative Order 21-03 provides update on court response to COVID-19
Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Chief Judge Linda Bell just issued Administrative Order 21-03 that provides the latest updates to the court response to COVID-19. ao-21-03-2Download [...]
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Judge braves hospital to swear in new colleague with coronavirus
{“featuredImages”:[{“title”:””,”description”:””,”url”:”https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/wp-content/uploads/7529_image.png”}],”content”:” On January 4, Judge Rhonda Forsberg was in a big hurry. This was the day that the entire Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court bench was required to swear their oath to uphold justice for the new term. The day before, Judge Forsberg took the oath of office from another judge in a park who […]
District Court to resume jury trials with extensive COVID-19 safety plan in place
The Eighth Judicial District Court (EJDC) of Nevada will resume jury trials Feb. 1 with an extensive plan in place that involves air purification, rapid testing, social distance measures throughout the process, plexiglass partitions and other precautions in place to keep jurors, judges, attorney and [...]
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District Court Administrative Order 21-01 extends coronavirus measures
ao21_01DownloadNevada Governor Steve Sisolak extended the current statewide pause to contain the coronavirus to Feb. 15. In line with that, Administrative Order 21-01 was jointly issued by Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice James Hardesty and Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell. Administrative [...]
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Nevada Rule of Civil Procedure 41(e) amended in response to pandemic
There is no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on our lives. The courts are not exempt. Despite best efforts to keep the justice system moving, delays are inevitable. Below is a link to an Order Amending Nevada Rule of Civil Procedure 41(e) filed [...]
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District Court Administrative Order 20-24 requires parties to appear remotely, suspends in-person court business including trials, and implements other COVID-19 safety measures
administrativeorder20_24DownloadDistrict Court Administrative Order 20-24, effective November 24, 2020, continues the District Court’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and allows the business of the Court to go forward safely. Administrative Order 20-17 remains in effect, except as modified by this Administrative Order. This Administrative Order [...]
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The steps the Eighth JD Court is taking to ensure due process
Due to the current situation with coronavirus in Clark County, the goal to re-commence with criminal jury trials is slated for September 8. Several courtrooms on the third floor will be converted to make them as safe as possible including: plexiglass partitions and rearranged seating [...]
How to pay criminal fines/fees owed in 8th JD Court during coronavirus
Litigants who owe fines or fees in the Nevada Eighth Judicial District court should pay them remotely. The Clerk’s Office is closed to foot-traffic as a safety measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Those who need to pay fines or fees should call 702-671-0726, [...]