On September 1, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court filed an order in the administrative matter of reassigning MAT Re-Entry Court cases. See Administrative Order 22-11.
Announcement Re Impending Retirement of Justice Abbi Silver
In mid-September, the Commission on Judicial Selection will open the application for merit selection to fill the vacancy created by Justice Silver’s retirement.
Municipal Court Opens Vegas Outfitters Closet
The Las Vegas Municipal Court has created a resource to provide clothing, shoes and personal hygiene items to individuals to who are facing court trials, searching for employment or filling their basic needs gaps until connected with other supportive services.
Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (7-7-22)
Check out the summaries of recent opinions from the Nevada Appellate Courts written by Joe Tommasino, Esq.
Eighth Judicial District Court Admin Order 22-10 Effective July 11, 2022
On June 30, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court filed an order in the administrative matter of civil and criminal division case reassignments for Departments 1 and 9. See Administrative Order 22-10. The order becomes effective July 11, 2022.
Justice Court Orders Mandatory Electronic Filing in Criminal Traffic Cases
On June 15, 2022, the Las Vegas Justice Court filed an order in the administrative matter of mandatory electronic filing in criminal traffic cases. The order becomes effective on July 1, 2022. See Administrative Order #22-06.
Las Vegas Township Justice Court Seeks Pro-Tempore Judges
On June 15, 2022, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court will begin accepting applications for the following separate Pro Tempore lists for the 2023-2024 calendar years:
Judge Bita Yeager Nominated to Clark County Bar Board
We are pleased to announce that Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Bita Yeager has been nominated to the board of directors of the Clark County Bar Association.
Eighth Judicial District Court Admin Order 22-09
On June 2, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court filed an order in the administrative matter of assignments in juvenile delinquency, juvenile dependency, and civil-criminal division. See Administrative Order 22-09.
Matterhorn Attorney Portal
Matterhorn, the Las Vegas Justice Court’s online resolution platform used for traffic cases, now allows an attorney to independently register on behalf of their client.