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. [...]
National Center for State Courts invites students to submit essay on voting for contest with cash prizes
The National Center for State Courts wants students to learn their civics lessons. They know cash prizes are a great motivator to get those creative juices flowing, so their sponsoring an essay contest. We have a lot of civic minded youth in our community. I [...]
Work in schools paying off
It is reported that Clark County graduation rates are on the rise for the second year. The District Court Truancy Diversion/Keeping Kids in School program has been working with the Clark County School District and other community organizations toward the goal of improving graduation rates [...]
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Guide and File forms help those who self-file civil and family court paperwork get it right
The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Civil Law Self Help Center just marked 10 years of serving the community with nearly a half million transactions. They help those who represent themselves in court on civil matters navigate the system. The Family Law Self-Help Center [...]