District Court announces limited re-opening of the Clerk of the Court Office to in-person filing
AO 20-22Downloaadministrative-order-20_22DownloadDistrict Court has been keeping the wheels of justice turning amid the coronavirus pandemic through a strategic plan of safety measures aimed at keeping court participants safe. Chief Judge Linda Bell today issued Administrative Order 20-22 to announce on October 26, 2020, both [...]
Next steps for Nevada’s Eighth JD Court as the state reopens in phases
Governor Steve Sisolak released the Roadmap to Recovery Phase One Initial Guidance after a press conference today Roadmap-to-Recovery-Phase-One-Initial-GuidanceEighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell sent an email to staff yesterday with an outlook for what can be expected at the court in the upcoming [...]
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Court issues order for managing Juvenile Matters During COVID-19 pandemic
Administrative Order 20-12Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 20-12 to outline management of juvenile matters. In-custody juvenile matters will proceed, but matters for juveniles hospitalized, isolated or quarantined will be continued.Contested hearings, detention hearings, hearings for entry of plea, [...]
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Order outlines management of civil matters during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 20-09 to manage civil matters During the COVID-19 pandemic.AO20_09Given our extremely high caseloads and concerns for being able to process cases appropriately after the resolution of the pandemic, the Eighth Judicial District Court [...]
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Order with court response to COVID-19 regarding Probate
Administrative Order 20-07Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 20-07 that is effective immediately. Matters on the Probate Commissioner’s calendar that are opposed or require a hearing will be continued for at least 30 days and will be rescheduled as the [...]
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Order outlines COVID-19 response procedures for matters including abuse and neglect, parent visitation, specialty courts and more
The Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 20-08 that outlines COVID-19 response procedures for matters including:Court Operations of abuse and neglectCourt ordered admissions to mental health facilities proceedingsChild Haven and parent visitationTimely filing of ordersNevada Eighth Judicial District Court [...]
New District Court order defines criminal case management in response to COVID-19
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 20-06 Administrative Order 20-06 to have all in custody defendants appear by video or in the lower level arraignment court. No defendants will be transpod to a district court courtroom absent extremely extraordinary [...]
New District Court order defines criminal case management in response to COVID-19
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 20-06 Administrative Order 20-06 to have all in custody defendants appear by video or in the lower level arraignment court. No defendants will be transpod to a district court courtroom absent extremely extraordinary [...]
Las Vegas Justice Court And Municipal Court Traffic Customer Service Counter Is Closed
Effective immediately, the Las Vegas Justice Court and Las Vegas Municipal Court traffic customer service counter located on the first floor at the Regional Justice Center is closed.To the extent possible, traffic-related matters should be conducted by telephone, video, or other remote electronic means. Individuals [...]
Court Ordered Family Mediation to be done by phone
To help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus in Clark County, effective immediately, all scheduled in-person court ordered family mediation appointments with the Family Mediation Center will occur by telephonic means. Please email the Family Mediation Center at FMC@clarkcountycourts.us and include your full name and [...]