On April 20, 2021, the Second Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order 2021-05(A), announcing that the temporary closure of in-person access to the court, with some exceptions, will continue through May 31, 2021. In-person proceedings, other than jury trials, will continue through remote means, such as audio or videoconference, unless otherwise approved for hearing in […]
April 28, 2021 | Category:
PostOn Wednesday, April 28, 2021, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order in ADKT 0571 adopting standardized forms related to the protection of children from abuse and neglect. The approved forms can be found in Exhibit A attached to the order. Electronic templates of the forms are available to authorized users online; Requests to become an […]
This spring, the Nevada Supreme Court will host both a virtual swearing-in ceremony and an in-person swearing-in ceremony to administer the Oath of Attorney to new Nevada attorneys. The virtual swearing-in ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m., Friday May 14, 2021, and will be live webcast on the Nevada Supreme Court website at www.nvcourts.gov/supreme. The […]
Tomorrow, at 12:30 p.m. on Thurs. April 29, the ABA will host a free webinar, “Advancing the Rule of Law Now: A Global Perspective” in celebration of Law Day 2021. The theme for Law Day 2021 is “Advancing the Rule of Law Now,” and this program will explore the rule of law from an international […]
On Friday, April 23, 2021, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order in ADKT 0542 scheduling a public hearing to consider whether a critical labor shortage exists within the Marshal Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court. The public hearing will be virtual and can be viewed at www.nvcourts.gov/supreme on May 20, at 2 p.m. Participation will […]
Ballots for the 2021 State Bar of Nevada Board of Governors election will be distributed electronically to eligible bar members on Saturday, April 17. Ballots will be sent via email to bar members who reside in District 1: Clark County. For information about the candidates in District 1, please visit the state bar’s 2021 election information […]
April 14, 2021 | Category:
PostOn Wednesday, April 14, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued a release warning the public about a rise in phone scam calls related to non-existent outstanding warrants. The court asks members of the legal community to inform clients, co-workers, friends, and family about the scam. According to the court, the scammers claim the unsuspecting victim […]
April 12, 2021 | Category:
PostOn Monday, April 12, 2021, the Nevada Supreme Court and Chief Justice James Hardesty announced that the following members have been appointed to the Commission to Study the Adjudication of Water Law Cases, effective immediately: Chief Justice James W. Hardesty, Commission Chair Associate Chief Justice Ron Parraguirre, Supreme Court Micheline Fairbank, Nevada Division of Water […]
April 9, 2021 | Category:
PostOn Friday, April 9, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order in ADKT 0567 scheduling a public hearing to assess the status of the Temporary Residential Summary Eviction Mediation Rules established in October 2020. In response to Governor Steve Sisolak’s emergency directive extending Nevada’s residential eviction moratorium to June 30, 2021, on April 8, 2021, […]
On Thursday, April 1, 2021, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court issued Administrative Order 21-03, which updates court temporary court procedures in civil cases in order to comply with Governor’s Emergency Directives 036, 037, and 043. The order notes specific procedures relevant to qualifying unlawful detainer and summary eviction actions. According to the order, the […]
