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Las Vegas Justice Court Adopts Policies Governing Justices of the Peace Pro Tempore

On Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court issued Administrative Order 22-02, establishing policies applicable to all categories of justice of the peace pro tempore. The order addresses: Making appearances and being listed as attorney of record; Recusal; Election restrictions; Recruitment processes; Restrictions on duties; and Disqualification. The order also rescinds Administrative […]

Las Vegas Justice Court Rescinds Mask Mandate

On Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court filed Administrative Order 22-01, which rescinds the mask mandate implemented by Administrative Order 21-07, effective immediately.

Eighth Judicial District Court Lifts Mask Mandate

On Thursday, February 10, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 22-04, which strikes mask requirements found in AO 21-04. AO 22-04 states, “Although masks are no longer required, there may be circumstances in which it is prudent to wear masks, and this order does not prevent any individual from wearing a […]

Eighth Judicial District Court Seeks Input on Candidates for Probate Commissioner

The Eighth Judicial District Court invites the public to provide comments regarding candidates for a probate commissioner position for the court. The selected hearing master will be responsible for hearing matters and rendering legal opinions and decisions in relevant case law. Submit written and signed public comments via fax to 702-671-4560 or email at EJDCRecruitment@clarkcountycourts.us, […]

Craig S. Denney Appointed U.S. Magistrate Judge for Nevada

On Monday, January 24, 2022, Chief Judge Miranda M. Du, of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, announced that Craig Stephen Denney has been selected to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of William G. Cobb, United States Magistrate Judge in Reno. Denney has served as an administrative law judge […]

Eighth Judicial District Court Reassigns Civil and Criminal Court Cases

On January 14, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 22-03, which reassigns cases for civil and criminal courts. According to the order: Departments 6 and 9 will continue to have a criminal assignment; however, one third of the open and one third of the closed non-homicide criminal cases in the outlying […]

Eighth Judicial District Court Pauses Longer Jury Trials in Response to Pandemic

On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order 22-02, which pauses jury trials that are expected to take longer than a calendar week, as part of the court’s response to the pandemic. The order states that jury trials that are expected to take longer than a calendar week are paused […]

Eighth Judicial District Court Issues Order Modifying Guardianship Procedures and Minor Proceedings

On January 6, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order 22-01. This administrative order: Revises procedures governing minor guardianship cases by creating separate cases for each proposed protected minor; Provides for pai1ies in all guardianship matters to appear by alternative means; and Assigns minor’s compromise matters to the civil departments. For more information, […]

Joint Court Order Designed to Address Backlog of Civil Court Trials in Clark County

On December 30, 2021, the Nevada Supreme Court and the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order 21-09/ADKT 0555, which reinforces existing and establishes new court procedures intended to address the backlog of civil trial cases experienced in Clark County due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Eighth Judicial District Court (EJDC), “The order […]

Judge Simons Selected as Chief Judge of the Second Judicial District Court

On Monday, January 3, 2022, the Second Judicial District Court announced that the Honorable Lynne K. Simons has assumed the role of chief judge for the court, following a unanimous election by her peers. After her election in 2014, Judge Simons joined the Second Judicial District Court bench in January 2015. In November 2017, she […]