By Judge Cynthia Leung
Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (1-6-21)
By Joe Tommasino, Esq.
January Bar Luncheon Highlights Bar’s New President and Special Presentation by Nevada’s Chief Justice
Congratulations to Nevada lawyer James Harper for being sworn-in as CCBA President (’21).
Eighth Judicial District Court Order Extends Temporary Measures to February 15, 2021
On January 12, 2021, Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Linda Marie Bell and Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice James W. Hardesty signed an administrative order in the matter related to extending the “pause” in response to COVID-19.
Henderson Municipal Court Order (5th Amended) Extends Temporary Alteration to Court Procedure
On January 13, 2021, Chief Judge Rodney Burr of the Henderson Municipal Court (HMC) filed an administrative order in the matter regarding the court’s procedures regarding the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). See 5th Amended Order 20-02.
Las Vegas Justice Court Orders Temporary Procedures in Civil Cases
Effective January 4, 2021, the order provides information on how the court will maximize virtual court sessions through BlueJeans or telephonic appearances. Additionally, the order modifies procedures for unlawful detainer civil actions and summary eviction actions.
Eighth Judicial District Court Order Modifies Case Assignments, Suspends Local Guardianship Rules
Effective January 4, 2021, the order modifies case assignments for many judicial departments, lists the Criminal In-Custody Calendars, Criminal Out-Custody Calendars, and Lower Level Arraignment Schedule, and modifies certain provisions of Administrative Order 18-09 and removes minor guardianship cases from the “one judge, one family” rules.
Nevada Supreme Court Order Adopting Statewide Rules of Criminal Procedure
The 31-page order includes the recommendations of the Commission on Statewide Rules of Criminal Procedure, …
Nevada Appellate Court Summaries 12-4-20
By Joe Tommasino, Esq.
Standard Bail Schedule Revised for Las Vegas Justice Court
The schedule lists bail amounts for felonies, gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors, additional penalty.