In conjunction with the court’s annual case reassignments, various changes became effective on January 31, 2022. These changes are highlighted below. Learn more and see the table of courtroom & caseload assignments in this installment of the “View from the Bench” article written by Las Vegas Justice Court Justice of the Peace Melissa A. Saragosa (COMMUNIQUÉ, Mar. 2022)
Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (2-8-22)
Check out these summaries of recent opinions from the Nevada Appellate Courts, as compiled by Joe Tommasino, Esq.
Las Vegas Justice Court Orders Policies for Pro Tem Justices of the Peace
On February 17, 2022, the Las Vegas Justice Court filed an order in the administrative matter regarding justices of the peace pro tempore. See Administrative Order 22-02.
Las Vegas Justice Court Order Rescinds Mask Requirements
On February 10, 2022, the Las Vegas Justice Court filed an order in the administrative matter regarding face coverings and social distancing in response to COVID-19. See Administrative Order 22-01.
Court Order Strikes Mask Requirements Found in Previous Court Orders
On February 10, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court filed an order in the administrative matter of rescinding Administrative Orders 21-05 and 22-02 in response to COVID-19. See Administrative Order 22-04.
Court takes measures to safely keep cases moving as pandemic conditions evolve
Learn about the new and changing efforts needed from the bench and the bar to decrease the backlog at the Eighth Judicial District Court. Read this installment of “View from the Bench” written by Judge Linda Marie Bell.
Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (1-7-22)
Check out these summaries of recent opinions from the Nevada Appellate Courts, as compiled by Joe Tommasino, Esq.
Update to Business Bench-Bar Meeting – Jan 27, 2022
Due to Administrative Order 22-02, in person court appearances have been paused until 2/14/22. So, the Business Court Bench Bar Meeting on Thursday, January 27, 2022 (12-1pm), will be held online only. The meeting will be live-streamed on the court’s home page at www.clarkcountycourts.us. See below for the agenda.
Court Order Outlines Civil and Criminal Case Reassignment for Departments 6, 9, 10 And 11
On January 14, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court filed an order in the administrative matter of civil/criminal division case reassignments for departments 6, 9, 10, and 11. See Administrative Order 22-03.
Court Order Pauses Jury Trials Expected to Take Longer Than a Calendar Week
On 12/22/2021, the Eighth Judicial District Court (EJDC) filed an order in the administrative matter of interim procedures for the probate department. See Administrative Order 21-08.