Short trials resume in District Court
Short trials resumed in District Court today, with a case involving auto negligence. Short trials, which run one day and involve four jurors were halted along with all jury trials on March 14, after Governor Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency in Nevada in [...]
District Court Resumes Jury Trials With An Extensive Safety Plan In Place To Protect Potential Jurors From COVID-19
The Eighth Judicial District Court (EJDC) of Nevada will resume jury trials this week 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 [...]
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”:”http://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 […]
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, [...]
The Eighth’s chief judge talks COVID response, videoconferencing dress code and offers a silver lining
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Bell shares in-depth details on the court COVID-19 response on CCTV. Judge Bell revealed that not all who are tapping into court proceedings via video conference are suited up for the occasion. She offered up a silver lining [...]
District Court issues 30 page Admin Order 20-17 updating procedures for Phase 2 of COVID-19 recovery
As our State enters Phase 2 of recovery, in order to ensure access to justice and to prevent an excessive backlog of cases, the District Court will begin hearing all cases. The safety of the public and court staff remains a priority. Administrative Order 20-17, [...]
Regional Justice Center ready to handle greater visitor volume with social distancing and other safety measures in place
The Regional Justice Center (RJC) is expected to see greater visitor volume on Monday, June 1, as courts begin to hold hearings on-site. Lines with marked social distancing have been established to accommodate the general public, with another line for lawyers, law enforcement and staff. [...]
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak Phase 2 reopening Directive 021 opens doors to business wider
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak released his Phase 2reopening Directive 021. The directive is set to expire on June 30, 2020. All prior directives referenced remain in effect through the end of June. As previously announced, data trends will be monitored throughout Phase 2 for an [...]
Face Coverings and Social Distancing Ordered For Clark County Courts
Today, Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 20-16 that orders face coverings and social distancing at court facilities:“On May 7, 2020, Governor Sisolak entered Declaration of Emergency Directive 018, which directs employers to take proactive measures to ensure compliance [...]
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