On July 26, 2022, the Las Vegas Justice Court filed regarding an administrative order in the matter regarding DUI and Vehicular Crimes Case Assignments. See Administrative Order #22-07.
Las Vegas Justice Court Judges’ Meeting
Members of the bar are invited to attend Las Vegas Justice Court Judges’ Meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Discussion items on the agenda include the Tourist Corridor and Eviction Diversion Program. Discussion items on the agenda include Tourist Corridor and Eviction Diversion Program.
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.
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.
Summary Eviction Diversion
The Las Vegas Justice Court is the jurisdiction for nearly 75 percent of the entire state’s summary eviction case filings. Learn more in this installment of “View from the Bench” written by Judge Melissa Saragosa.
Las Vegas Justice Court Administrative Order #22-04
On April 12, 2022, the Las Vegas Justice Court filed an order in the administrative matter regarding the rescission of obsolete administrative orders. See Administrative Order #22-04. This order is effective immediately.
Civil Bench-Bar Meeting at LVJC Set for April 12, 2022
Justice Court will be holding a Civil Bench-Bar Meeting in Courtroom 7A at the Regional Justice Center. The meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. All interested counsel are welcome to attend.
Las Vegas Justice Court Order Rescinds Admin Order 21-09, Addresses Online Case Resolution Platform (Matterhorn)
On March 29, 2022, the Las Vegas Justice Court filed an order in the administrative matter regarding the rescission of Administrative Order #21-09. See Administrative Order 22-03.
Courtroom and Caseload Changes for 2022
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)
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.