State Bar of Nevada members work hard to improve our organization and further the development of the legal profession. Please join us in recognizing the invaluable contributions of our 2021 State Bar of Nevada Membership Award recipients: Presidential Award J. Randall Jones The State Bar of Nevada’s Presidential Award is presented annually to a bar […]
The Eighth Judicial District Court has released a comprehensive plan that will allow the court to resume its in-person jury operation. The plan includes procedures for conducting in-person jury trials in a manner that minimizes risks to all participants using recommended health precautions. The protocols include screening questions for prospective jurors, use of face coverings […]
On Friday, June 4, 2021, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order 21-04, outlining changes to court procedures regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, as the court ramps up operations. The order addresses screening protocols, appearances by alternative means, mandatory face coverings, virtual meetings, social distancing, and more. Screening: Ill persons, or unvaccinated and unmasked persons […]
The Nevada State-Federal Judicial Council held its most recent meeting on May 24, 2021. Notes detailing the meeting activity are now available. During the meeting, the participants discussed current issues in the state and federal judiciaries, as well as the tribal court, and provided updates on the Federal Court Pro Bono Program. The council’s next […]
On May 27, 2021, the Las Vegas Justice Court issued Administrative Order 21-05, which rescinds the court’s previous administrative orders, 20-13 and 2014, effective immediately. The court will comply with masking guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, the State of Nevada and Clark County as they regard fully vaccinated individuals.
On May 19, 2021, the Nevada Supreme Court received petitions from Chief Justice James Hardesty regarding the following matters: ADKT 0582: Requesting the court consider the formation of a Commission to Study Best Practices in Virtual Advocacy in Nevada’s Courts ADKT 0581: Requesting the court consider the formation of a Commission to Study the Statues […]
On May 20, 2021, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order in ADKT 0186 setting the security requirements for the Supreme Court courthouses in Las Vegas and Carson City, as well as any place where Nevada Supreme Court justices are conducting judicial proceedings. The order states that all persons and items they carry are subject […]
On Thursday, May 20, 2021, the Las Vegas Justice Court issued Administrative Order 21-04, issuing temporary courtroom assignments and setting virtual hearing procedures for inmates currently in custody at the Clark County Detention Center. The temporary orders are in effect to insure courtroom safety while elevator Car 10 from the detention center is currently undergoing […]
The 2021 Board of Governors elections concluded on Monday, May 17. The following candidate was elected to the Board of Governors and will be sworn in: District 1: Clark County Marisa Rodriguez About Marisa Rodriguez Rodriguez is a Senior Deputy City Attorney for the City of North Las Vegas, where she oversees all aspects of […]
On May 14, the First Judicial District Court and the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court filed an administrative order modifying their previous pandemic-related orders. The order states that the courts will resume normal hours of operation effective June 1. In addition, the courts will no longer accept emailed PDF documents; the temporary drop boxes for documents […]
