The work of District Court continues with alternative hearings and other measures
A lot of work is being conducted by the District Court amid the COVID-19 outbreak, due to a tremendous undertaking to implement new processes and enable alternative hearings. All currently scheduled non-essential District Court hearings are ordered to be conducted by video or telephonic means; [...]
Las Vegas Justice Court Administrative Order addresses evictions
{“featuredImages”:[],”content”:” The Las Vegas Justice Court issued an administrative order that addresses evictions and other issues. Questions have poured into the county regarding evictions. The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada has created a Legal & Financial Toolkit for anyone impacted by the fall-out from COVID-19. Learn what you should do following an eviction notice, […]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]