By Joe Tommasino, Esq.
Henderson Muni Court Orders Masks Mandatory Effective July 30, 2021
Pandemic mandates regarding capacity limits and social distancing have been lifted effective Jun 1, 2021; however, effective July 30, 2021, all persons must wear a mask while in the facility, regardless of vaccination status.
Las Vegas Justice Court Order Affects Customer Service Hours, Deadlines
Per the order, “the customer-service hours of the Las Vegas Justice Court will be from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with the exception of holidays declared by state law.” dditionally, the court orders that “Friday is deemed a judicial day for the purposes of the computation of time in accordance with JCRCP 6 or any other deadlines to take action as set forth in any Nevada Revised Statute.”
Revised Rules of Practice for Las Vegas Justice Court
On July 22, 2021, the Supreme Court of Nevada signed an order in the matter of the amendment, repeal, and enactment of certain rules for the Las Vegas Justice Court. See ADKT 0583. The rule changes will become effective in 60 days from the date of the order.
Las Vegas Muni Court Orders Mandatory Face Coverings
On July 21, 2021, the Las Vegas Municipal Court filed an order in the continuing matter of the Las Vegas Municipal Court procedures regarding coronavirus disease (COVID-19). See Judicial Administrative Order 2.58.
Special Civil Bench Bar Meeting – July 20, 2021
On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Noon, there will be a special bench bar meeting for members of the bar who handle cases at the Eighth Judicial District Court.
Masks Required (Again) at Clark County Courts
Effective immediately, mandatory face coverings are required at all court facilities in Clark County, Nevada.
LVJC Judges’ Meeting Scheduled for July 14, 2021
The next Las Vegas Justice Court (LVJC) Judges’ Meeting (Open/Closed) is scheduled for July 14, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. in Courtroom 1A at the Regional Justice Center in downtown Las Vegas. This is an in-person meeting.
Proposed Amendments to Arbitration, Mediation and Short Trial Rules
The State Bar is soliciting comments to these proposed amendments from interested stakeholders no later than August 6, 2021.
Las Vegas Justice Court Order Rescinds Previously Mandated Appearances for Virtual Court Sessions
AO #21-06 orders “that the sections of Administrative Order #21-03 mandating appearances for virtual court session through BlueJeans or telephonic appearance for all counsel, parties and witnesses is now rescinded.