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 and Rules of the Commission on Judicial Discipline
- ADKT 0580: Requesting the court consider the formation of a Commission on the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure
On May 20, 2021, the court issued orders scheduling public hearings and requesting comments on the above matters. The public hearing will take place in the Supreme Court courtroom in Las Vegas, and will be videoconferenced to the courtroom in Carson City, on June 28, at 4 p.m. Masking and social distancing requirements will be in effect.
Persons interested in participating in the hearing or submitting written comments must contact the clerk no later than 5 p.m. on June 21. Written comments are invited and must be submitted to Elizabeth A. Brown, Clerk of the Supreme Court, 201 S. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701. Comments and requests to participate may also be submitted via email to nvscclerk@nvcourts.nv.gov.