February 21, 2023 | Category:
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PostJudges Mari D. Parladé, Jennifer L.G. Schwartz, and Anna Albertson, who serve on the Eighth Judicial District Court, will be ceremonially sworn in at an investiture on Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Investitures are formal ceremonies with significant symbolism, as new judges publicly swear an oath to uphold justice. The investiture will be live-streamed at […]
February 13, 2023 | Category:
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PostThe Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection convened over four days, from February 7 – 10, 2023, to interview 33 applicants vying to be appointed to one of five vacancies on the Eighth Judicial District Court. The commission has completed its work in four of the five seats by selecting three nominees in Departments VII, XIXX, […]
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection forwarded the names of three nominees to Governor Joe Lombardo for appointment to fill the judicial vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Dept. 7. The commission will convene to interview 23 more applicants for vacancies in Departments 29, C, N, and O. Department 7’s seat was made vacant […]
The next Civil Bench-Bar Meeting will be held at noon on Tuesday, February 14, via Zoom. For the Zoom link, please RSVP to denmanl@clarkcountycourts.us. Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos is hosting the Zoom conference.
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 […]
