Court News – Clark County Bar Association

Guardianship Hearing Master Applications Due August 19, 2025

On July 29th, 2025, the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada announced that it is accepting employment applications for a hearing master to hear cases involving guardianship and render legal opinions and decisions. The application closing date is August 19,…

Las Vegas Justice Court Transcript Payment Policy Effective July 24, 2025

On July 24, 2025, Las Vegas Justice Court Chief Judge Melisa De La Garza and Court Administrator Charles A. Mapp, Sr. announced a notice to the bar regarding updates to the court’s Transcript Payment Policy. See official announcement at “LVJC…

Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (7-7-25)

Summaries of opinions from the Nevada Appellate Courts written by Joe Tommasino

Citation Scam Alert

Beware of a scam recently announced in Clark County, Nevada.

Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (5-8-25)

Summaries of opinions from the Nevada Appellate Courts written by Joe Tommasino

Clark County Court Orders Case Reassignments Effective May 19, 2025

See Administrative Order 25-04

Key Rules for the One Judge/One Defendant Process

Written by Las Vegas Justice Court’s Chief Judge Melisa De La Garza and Court Administrator Charles A. Mapp, Sr.

Las Vegas Justice Court Calendar Changes Effective June 3, 2025

Effective Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the Las Vegas Justice Court’s Community Court weekly calendar will be held at the Community Impact Center on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. rather than Thursdays at 1 p.m. The Community Impact Center is located at…

The Nevada Court of Appeals, Moving Forward into the Next Decade

Written by NV Court of Appeals Chief Judge Bonnie Bulla (COMMUNIQUÉ, Apr. 2025)

Change is the Law of Life

Written by NV Supreme Court Chief Justice Douglas Herndon (COMMUNIQUÉ, Apr. 2025)

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