Court Ordered Family Mediation to be done by phone
To help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus in Clark County, effective immediately, all scheduled in-person court ordered family mediation appointments with the Family Mediation Center will occur by telephonic means. Please email the Family Mediation Center at FMC@clarkcountycourts.us and include your full name and [...]
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Modifies Services At Family Court For Protection Of Community
In response to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19, Chief Judge Linda Bell and Family Division Presiding Judge Bryce Duckworth have determined that the following modifications to the services at the Family Court and services complex are necessary for the protection of the [...]
Keeping Kids in School summit postponed until further notice
In order to meet safety standards implemented in response to COVID-19, the school-justice partnership Keeping Kids in School summit with a focus of creating an inclusionary school environment that was scheduled for March 27 has been postponed until further notice. [...]
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NV Eighth JD Court orders no in-person gatherings or meetings to discuss court business in addition to halting jury trials and implementing telephonic hearings
In addition to a halt to jury trials and implementation of telephonic hearings, the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued a second administrative order today in response to COVID-19. It orders no in-person gatherings or meetings to discuss court business.Administrative Order [...]
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Order Halts Jury Trials, Implements Telephonic Hearings And Implements Other Measures To Protect Community
District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell issued and Administrative Order today that alters court procedures effective immediately to protect the community during COVID-19 pandemic. STMFP-RJC-120031317290On March 12, 2020, Governor Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency in Nevada in response to the recent outbreak of [...]
District Court judicious in preparing for potential that coronavirus could become an issue for our community
Eighth Judicial District Court administration has been working on a plan to address different scenarios should the coronavirus become an issue for our community. District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell sent a communication to court staff acknowledging concerns about the potential for the spread of [...]
Turnaround stories from those who beat addiction celebrated with heartwarming celebration
Far too many families with loved ones facing addiction end up with heartbreak. The stories shared at the recent Eighth Judicial District Specialty court graduation were heartwarming. Families and friends came to cheer on loved ones who many previously feared were forever lost to their [...]
Red Flag Laws Take Effect
During the recent legislative session, a “red flag” law was passed to enable requests for an ex parte or extended order to remove guns from high risk individuals. The law, which became effective on January 1 this year, appears in Nevada Assembly Bill 291 (AB291) [...]
Felony DUI Court Uses Nevada Department of Public Safety Grant to prevent future DUI’s from those with a history
Graduation from the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court felony DUI (FDUI) program comes with a certificate, a supportive hug, a lifeline to resources and a whole new lease on life. After three to five years of rigorous treatment, participants get the tools they need to [...]
Secret project at Regional Justice Center revealed
If you’ve been to the Regional Justice Center recently, you’ve probably seen the white canopy covering the information booth at the south end of the building. It looks as if there is a top-secret project going on; perhaps an alien autopsy or secret art installation. [...]