On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order 21-02, which suspends some local court rules “for the benefit of the bar and to ease confusion until the Eighth Judicial District Court amends its local rules to conform to the Nevada Rules of Criminal Practice.” The rule suspensions become effective March 1, 2021.
On December 29, 2020, the Nevada Supreme Court issued ADKT 0491, which adopted statewide rules of criminal procedure. The new rules become effective March 1, 2021. Local courts have until June 30, 2021, to submit amendments to their court rules in order to conform to the statewide rules.
The following Eighth Judicial District Court rules will be suspended on March 1:
- Rule 3.20 (a) –(d) – Motions,
- Rule 3.24 – Discovery motions,
- Rule 3.28 – Motions in limine,
- Rule 3.40 – Writs of habeas corpus,
- Rule 3.44 – Stay orders,
- Rule 3.50 – Extending time,
- Rule 3.60 – Shortening time, and
- Rule 3.80 – Release from custody; bail reduction.
According to Administrative Order 21-02, “To the extent any rule in EDCR Part VII (7.01 – 7.90) conflicts with the Nevada Rules of Criminal Practice, note that the Nevada Rules of Criminal Practice supersede those rules. EDCR 7.30, 7.40, and 7.70 are notably impacted.”
For more information, see Administrative Order 21-02 and ADKT 0491.