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 [...]
Legal Aid Self-Help Center helps self-represented litigants remotely during coronavirus pandemic
{“featuredImages”:[{“title”:””,”description”:””,”url”:”https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/wp-content/uploads/7070_selfhelp.png”}],”content”:” Those who represent themselves in court often don’t know where to begin to address their court matter. Completing and filing forms is usually part of the process. The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Civil Law Self Help Center helps those who represent themselves in court on civil matters navigate the system. The Family […]
Honoring Erik Lloyd a public servant with a legacy of helping others
Wednesday, the community lost Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Lt. Erik Lloyd. His wife Minddie is the judicial executive assistant to District Court Judge William Kephart. Erik is the father of a beautiful family: two daughters and five grandchildren. Among other professional responsibilities he managed the [...]
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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, [...]
Need to know info about requesting records from NV 8th JD Court during coronavirus pandemic
The Eighth Judicial District Court Clerk’s Office remains closed to in-person filing for the safety of the clerks and to minimize building traffic. The Clerk’s Offices at both the Regional Justice Center and the Family Court will remain closed to in-person filing until further notice. [...]
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CASA volunteers trained virtually swear oath via videoconference as coronavirus workaround
Fifteen new CASA volunteers were sworn via videoconference by Judge Sullivan. Family Court Presiding Judge Bryce Duckworth and Juvenile Hearing Master Adriana Rincon-White also conferenced in, along with the Nevada State Director of CASA, Jane Saint.These new CASA volunteers were the first group to [...]
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 [...]
Administrative Order 20-18 makes way for large bench-trial arranged to meet social distancing
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 20-18 to make way for a large bench-trial arranged to meet social distancing requirements.administrative-order20-18DownloadThe trial is scheduled for the case to address disputes surrounding recreational marijuana dispensary licensing and is expected to involve [...]
Bench trial scheduled for recreational marijuana dispensary licensing case
A bench trial is scheduled for the case to address disputes surrounding recreational marijuana dispensary licensing. On July 13 at 8 a.m., the trial will get underway before Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez. Safety protocols, including masks and social distancing, will be observed to protect against transmission [...]
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District Court moves forward to hear trials with safety measures in place for coronavirus
District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell announced trial readiness conferences will get underway July 1. The trial readiness conferences will be held in the lower level arraignment courtroom on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. with around 15 cases set per calendar to start.The plan [...]
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