Courts reinstate mandatory face coverings at all court facilities effective immediately
Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice James Hardesty and District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 21-05 that reinstates the mask mandate at all court facilities to address the concerning rise of coronavirus cases. AO 21-05DownloadThe order provides an overview of how the court [...]
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District Court fee payment now available Online
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Stalking and harassment temporary protective orders can now be submitted online making it easier to petition the court
Applications for stalking and harassment temporary protective orders (TPOs) can now be submitted online. The availability of online submission by all users is a big step forward that makes it much easier for those looking to petition the courts for a protective order against stalking [...]
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District Court to resume jury trials with extensive COVID-19 safety plan in place
The Eighth Judicial District Court (EJDC) of Nevada will resume jury trials Feb. 1 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 [...]
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First of several investitures for 22 newly elected District Court judges set for February 5 with COVID-19 safety measures in place
In the recent election, 22 new judges were elected to serve in the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court. The first of several specially coordinated investitures is scheduled for February 5 at 3 p.m. The investitures for Judge Soonhee u2018Sunny’ Bailey, Department I; Judge Dedree u2018Dee’ [...]
Those facing eviction in Las Vegas can respond online instead of in line at the courthouse
Las Vegas residents facing eviction can respond online using Guide and File forms via a computer or cell phone. Users are guided through a series of questions and their responses automatically fill the required legal documents and eliminate the need to print or scan documents. Users [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Legal Aid Self-Help Center helps self-represented litigants remotely during coronavirus pandemic
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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, [...]