What’s going on in District Court during Coronavirus pandemic?
A lot is happening in the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court during the Coronavirus pandemic. Since Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency on March 12, a tremendous amount of work has been done to enable court business to move forward by alternate [...]
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
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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 [...]
Top 10 things lawyers should know about Processing Orders with the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court during the Coronavirus pandemic
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 20-10 COURT PROCESSThe patience of all those accessing the court during the Coronavirus pandemic is greatly appreciated.Everyone is working hard to ensure that matters are being handled in a safe and efficient manner.It is important that lawyers not send extraneous e-mails to the [...]
What to do about your court case in Clark County during Coronavirus
The Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued 12 orders so far in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The orders cover all case types and will be extended by new forthcoming orders that will follow Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak’s April 1 Declaration.All [...]
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; [...]