District Court Chief Judge offers insight after Governor updates emergency declaration
This is a link to a copy of the Declaration of Emergency update from the office of Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, effective April 1, 2020 : Declaration of Emergency Directive 009 (Revised).4-01-20 (2)Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell provided information today after [...]
Courts in line with governor’s directive on matters during Coronavirus pandemic
The following was issued from the office of Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak: Declaration of Emergency Directive 009 (Revised).4-01-20 (2)All the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court orders related to COVID-19 can be found in one searchable chart at AOsummaryChart3_31_20 Once in the document, press cont F [...]
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, [...]
New Court Order eliminates paper to improve safety at courthouse
Administrative Order 20-10 Court ProcessNevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative order 20-10 in a move to improve safety through elimination of paper to curtail transmission of the coronavirus through foot-traffic and papers being passed around.“Given everything that is going on, [...]
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 [...]
Domestic violence Temporary Protective Orders available by phone for safety of those facing domestic violence during the confines of the Coronavirus pandemic
{“featuredImages”:[],”content”:” The Family Law Self-Help Center is processing domestic violence Temporary Protective Order (TPO) applications by phone. Those facing domestic violence should call 702-455-1500, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., to get a TPO facilitated by phone. Help is also available by email flshcinfo@lacsn.org. When an applicant calls 702-455-1500, Self-Help Center staff will […]
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 [...]