On January 3, the Second Judicial District Court (SJDC) released Administrative Order 2023-02 pertaining to establishing a competency court and implementing procedures for the court. Judge Egan Walker, Department 7, is appointed to serve as the presiding judge in the SJDC Competency Court. All initial civil competency matters filed in SJDC arising before bind over […]
On January 3, the Second Judicial District Court released Administrative Order 2023-01 pertaining to the issuance of amended letters in probate proceedings in which the Washoe County Public Administrator is appointed. Effective January 3, any letter of special administration, letters of administration, or letters testamentary issued in the name of Donald L. Cavallo, or any […]
On Jan. 31, 2023, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 23-01, which reassigns case types in civil, criminal, and family court. According to the order: All “summary eviction” appeals pursuant to NRS 40.380 currently assigned to Department 19 shall be reassigned to Department 14. Veterans’ Treatment Court, is reassigned to Department 23 […]
On January 26, 2023, several Nevada justice courts, including: Boulder Township; Bunkerville Township; Goodsprings Township; Henderson Township; Las Vegas Township; Laughlin Township; Mesquite Township; Moapa Township; Moapa Valley Township; and Searchlight Township issued Administrative Order 23-01, which orders that a set of guidelines will be used to determine eligibility of persons for a release, without […]
On January 1, 2023, the Reno Municipal Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 2023-01, regarding court rules related to traffic citations. The order is consistent with changes enacted in AB 116 of the 2021 legislative session. Exhibit A attached to the order lists the affected rules, including rules 14.1 through 14.4 for the Reno Municipal Court. […]
The U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada has issued a press release warning attorneys and the public to be aware of a trending scam. In various parts of the U.S., including Nevada, citizens are being targeted by phone calls and emails threatening them with prosecution for failing to pay a bond or failing […]
On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court released the eighth amended version of Administrative Order (AO) 18-04. This update followed the release the seventh amended version of Administrative Order (AO) 18-04 on Monday, January 9, 2023. Both orders are regarding the guidelines for administrative own recognizance releases in that court. The […]
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PostJoin us in New York City for the 2023 Bar Conference! We are excited to host you in the Big Apple from June 22-23, 2023 at the JW Marriott Essex House, located within steps of Central Park and a short distance from all the City has to offer. We will begin with a Welcome Reception […]
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PostOn December 15, 2022, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 22-10, which states that the interim traffic rules found in that order will become effective on January 1, 2023, and will expire on February 6, 2023. For more information, see AO 22-10.
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PostOn December 19, 2022, Nevada Supreme Court Justice Lidia Stiglich announced that the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection took action to address the urgent need to have sufficient qualified applicants to fill each of four vacancies on the Eighth Judicial District’s bench. Justice Stiglich stated, “We had nine applications for three vacancies and the Commission […]
