Las Vegas Justice Court adopts policies regarding public access to records
On Oct. 26, 2022, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 22-08 adopting a Policy on Public Access to Court Records and a policy on access to Administrative Records. The policies become effective Oct. 31, 2022.
Eighth Judicial District Court Issues an Order Extending Hours for Election Day, Nov. 8.
On Monday, October 24, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 22-12, which, according to the court’s blog post, “sets out extended hours for the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Clerk’s Office for the general election on Nov. 8. The Clerk’s Office shall be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. […]
Second Judicial District Court Issues an Order Concerning Election Judges and Filings
On Oct. 19, 2022, the Second Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 2022-13, appointing Chief Judge Lynne K. Simons to serve as the election judge to hear emergency election disputes for the Second Judicial District Court for the general election scheduled for November 8, 2022. The order also states that the Clerk of the […]
July 2022 Bar Exam Results
Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam! The unofficial pass list for the July 2022 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing. Information about the swearing-in ceremonies for successful bar applicants can be found on the Exam Results page. The swearing-in ceremonies are scheduled for Oct. 20 in Reno and Oct. 21 in […]
Reno Municipal Court Issues Order re: Sealing Multiple Records
On September 29, 2022, the Reno Municipal Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 2022-02, which states that “if a person wishes to have more than one record sealed in the Reno Municipal Court, the person may, instead of filing a petition in each matter, file a petition for the sealing of all such records as long […]
Nevada Supreme Court adopts a new District Court Rule 27 regarding the Placement of Children
On August 17, 2022, the Nevada Supreme Court received a petition requesting the court consider amending the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure to include a rule regarding the placement of dependent children in a qualified residential treatment program. On Sept. 27, 2022, the court issued an order in ADKT 601 adopting the new rule as Rule 27 […]
Federal Court Issues Warning about Trending Scam
On Sept. 15, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada issued a press release reminding the public that the federal courts do not place phone calls or emails requesting money to avoid arrest. The press release was issued in response to a trending scam targeting citizens throughout the U.S., including Nevada. Scammers […]
Eighth Judicial District Court assigns MAT cases
On September 1, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 22-11, which reassigns MAT re-entry court cases. According to the order, “All MAT Re-Entry Court cases are reassigned from Department 2 to Department 1. Judge Yeager will be assisted in the handling of these matters by Hearing Master Claudi L. Romney.”
Las Vegas Justice Court Proposes Eviction Rule Modifications
On August 30, 2022, the Nevada Supreme Court filed two petitions from the Las Vegas Township Justice Court, proposing amendments to, and enactment of a new rule, regarding the eviction process. ADKT 602 proposes changes to the Las Vegas Justice Court Local Rules of Practice 6.2 and 6.4, and the addition of new rule 6.8. […]
Las Vegas Justice Court Amends an Order Concerning DUI and Vehicular Crime Case Assignments
On August 26, 2022, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court filed Administrative Order (AO) 22-07, which supersedes AO 15-03 and assigns cases involving driving or operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance and vehicular crimes resulting in death or substantial bodily harm to a single department. Cases in which the defendants […]