Signs of the time at the courthouse
Signs are everywhere. People tend to ignore them. But in the COVID era it is worth your time to pay attention to the signs, such as those at the courthouse that convey what’s open, what’s closed, what’s moving and where to go to get what [...]
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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 [...]
Administrative Order 20-18 makes way for large bench-trial arranged to meet social distancing
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued Administrative Order 20-18 to make way for a large bench-trial arranged to meet social distancing requirements.administrative-order20-18DownloadThe trial is scheduled for the case to address disputes surrounding recreational marijuana dispensary licensing and is expected to involve [...]
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. [...]
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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Back at the RJC
Two months after Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued a state of emergency due to Coronavirus and the court operations transformed to comply with safety measures, the wheels of justice continue to turn; but things look different. Nearly everyone is masked. There are signs everywhere to [...]
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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