Initial Arraignment set for trio indicted by Grand Jury on terrorism charges
A July 16, 3:30 p.m. initial arraignment is set in department 21 of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court for a trio of men indicted by a Grand Jury on four counts including assist, solicit or conspire to commit an act of terrorism. Andrew Lynam, [...]
Video conference public hearing on Proposed Amendments to Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 41(e) scheduled
The Nevada Supreme Court has scheduled a video conference public hearing for Monday, June 29, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. on amendments to Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure (NRAP) 41(E) regarding mandatory dismissal provisions. An order filed on June 9, 2020, explains how to participate in [...]
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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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 [...]
5 things to know if you have District Court case during Coronavirus pandemic
District Court is conducting essential operations and has been functioning in line with social distancing requirements. Individuals who have court matters should get updated information on their case and schedule a remote appearance if needed.A call center at 702-455-4472 is taking calls to assist with [...]
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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