Las Vegas part of nationwide study to solve mystery of why jury trials are on the decline
It’s not difficult to find tips online on how to get out of jury duty. Legal experts note there is a historic decline in the number of civil jury trials, both at the state and federal level. That’s the reason a luncheon panel comprised former [...]
Input sought from those who recently served on a jury and they’re invited to talk over lunch
Former jurors, who have recently served in the Nevada federal or state court, are sought for a panel on Sept. 5, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room, to give input on how to improve the jury [...]
Change is coming to District Court
Chief Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez issued two administrative orders that outline changes to both the civil and criminal dockets in the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court.NV Eighth Judicial District Court Administrative Order 10-04 AO 18-04NV Eighth Judicial District Court Administrative Order 10-05 AO 18-05The following courtroom/chamber moves will [...]
December 12 Civil Bench Bar promises to be informative and fun way to get a jump on 2018
The District Court Civil Division is closing out the year with a fun and enlightening Civil Bench-Bar meeting on Dec. 12 at noon in courtroom 10D. The meeting will give those a jump on 2018 with information on Rule 16.1. Discovery Commissioner Bonnie Bulla will [...]
District Court Chief Judge issues administrative order that establishes Jury Services Committee to examine jury process
District Court Chief Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez issued an administrative order on Feb. 2 that established a Jury Services Committee to examine the jury process from summons through discharge. Judge Valerie Adair and Judge Timothy Williams will chair the committee. They, along with the committee, will [...]