State Bar of Nevada
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The State Bar of Nevada is a public corporation that operates under the supervision of the Nevada Supreme Court. It has been diligently facilitating the administration of justice since 1928 and from then it has committed itself to serving its members and the public. Its mission is to govern the legal profession, serve our members, and protect the public interest. Refer to their blog to stay..
State Bar of Nevada
1w ago
The State Bar of Nevada is shocked by the tragic events of the multiple shootings this morning in a Summerlin Law Office. The shootings are terrible and heartbreaking. The State Bar of Nevada offers resources to all members, including those impacted by this tragic event. Available services include therapy sessions and trauma response counseling. We ..read more
State Bar of Nevada
2w ago
The Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada consists of 15 members elected by the active members of the bar who are residents of Nevada and have their office address per SCR 79 in the respective districts. For the 2024 elections, the following positions are open for election: District One – Clark County: One ..read more
State Bar of Nevada
1M ago
On February 20, 2024, the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada filed a petition in ADKT 0618 to amend Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 42 relating to the practice of attorneys not admitted in Nevada. This petition seeks to improve access to justice in sensitive matters involving the ICWA and to harmonize the ..read more
State Bar of Nevada
2M ago
Chief Justice Elissa Cadish announced the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection received eight applications from individuals who wish to fill the judicial opening in Department 27 of the Eighth Judicial District Court. As of January 11, there were seven applicants for the vacancy. On January 22, the commission voted to reopen the application period for ..read more
State Bar of Nevada
2M ago
On January 25, 2024, Linda Marie Bell, Associate Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, filed a petition in ADKT 0617 seeking to create a Committee to Study and Update Supreme Court Rule 250 relating to procedures in capital cases. The court concluded that such a committee should be created. It will conduct all hearings in public ..read more
State Bar of Nevada
2M ago
On January 24, 2023, Ann Zimmerman, Justice of the Peace, Las Vegas Township Justice Court, on behalf of the Nevada Judges of Limited Jurisdiction (NJLJ), filed a petition in ADKT 0607 in the Nevada Supreme Court seeking to amend the Nevada Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure (NJCRCP). The court issued an order on May ..read more
State Bar of Nevada
2M ago
The State Bar of Nevada is excited to host the upcoming 2024 Jackrabbit Bar Conference! This year’s event will take place: May 30 – June 1, 2024 Brewery Arts Center, Carson City Nevada More information, including a registration form, will be posted on this page when available ..read more
State Bar of Nevada
2M ago
On January 29, 2024, Justice Kristina Pickering, justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, and Hon. Bonnie A. Bulla and Hon. Deborah Westbrook, judges of the Nevada Court of Appeals, filed a petition in ADKT 0580 to amend the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure. A public hearing will be conducted on the proposed rules on March ..read more
State Bar of Nevada
2M ago
On Jan. 8, 2024, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court issued Administrative Order AO 24-01, which reassigns domestic violence cases in that court. According to the order, “all cases with at least one count of domestic violence as defined by NRS 33.018 shall be assigned, automatically, to the Court’s Domestic-Violence Departments (“DV Departments’) based on ..read more
State Bar of Nevada
2M ago
On Jan. 11, 2024, Chief Justice Elissa Cadish announced that the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection received seven applications from individuals who wish to fill the judicial opening in Department 27 of the Eighth Judicial District Court. The commission will nominate a panel of three to fill the vacancy. Department 27 is vacant through the ..read more