Justice Court Issues
Order Requiring eFiling
of Criminal Documents
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The Las Vegas Township Justice Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 22-06, regarding mandatory electronic filing in criminal traffic cases. According to the order, all criminal traffic motions, confirmation of counsel submissions, and pleadings of any kind must be filed into the court’s case management system using its electronic filing system.
In addition, all documentation, such as vehicle registrations, driver’s license information, or insurance information, must be uploaded using the court’s online dispute resolution platform, Matterhorn.
This order becomes effective July 1, 2022. For more information, see AO 22-06.
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This Week at the State Bar |
The state bar’s Annual Bar Conference began June 23 and will continue through June 24. Conference attendees have heard such programs as “Persuasive Leadership Messaging” and “Leading into the Future: Ensuring that Culture is More than the Bottle’s Label.” Follow along with the Annual Conference on social media using the hashtag #SBNsonoma.
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Criminal Justice Act Panel Accepting Attorney Applications |
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The U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada is accepting applications to the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel. Attorneys interested in appointment to the CJA Panel must email a completed application and writing sample to NV_CJAResource@fd.org by August 1, 2022. Appointments will be effective November 1, 2022.
Applicants must be members in good standing of the bar of the U.S. District Court and must have demonstrated experience in the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. Applicants must have demonstrated an interest in providing criminal defense services and a reputation for competent and vigorous representation. Members of the CJA Panel are required to participate in six hours of training in federal criminal practice each year.
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Judges Sought for Truancy Diversion Program |
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The Eighth Judicial District Court is seeking volunteer Truancy Diversion Program (TDP) judges to work with the Clark County School District and the Clark County Charter Schools to reduce absenteeism in school to reduce the number of youths entering the formal juvenile justice system.
A TDP judge commits one morning each week to preside over a truancy calendar at an assigned CCSD/Charter school. Wearing a judicial robe, the TDP judge, an educational liaison, and a family advocate meet with students and their families to address each student’s attendance record, behavioral issues, and barriers to regular school attendance.
Requirements: Must be at least 21, pass a background check, and attend a training session. The total time commitment is approximately 2.5 hours per week.
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Nevada Legal Services Offering Free CLEs in August |
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Tribal Law and the Power Act: A CLE on Tribal Law and Representing Domestic Violence Cases in Tribal Courts – This Zoom webinar will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, August 5, and offers two hours of general CLE credit. Presenters Kostan Lathouris and Alexandra Rawlings, and guest speakers tribal court Chief Judge Patricia Lenzi and U.S. Magistrate Judge Carla Brown, will discuss the Power Act, the Indian Civil Rights Act, the Tribal Court system, and representing victims of domestic violence cases in tribal courts. The U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada and Nevada Legal Services are hosting.
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Criminal Record Sealing – This in-person seminar will take place at noon until 2 p.m. on Friday, August 26, at the State Bar of Nevada office in Reno. To register, contact Edith Medina at emedina@nevadalegalservices.org or call her at 775-284-3491, ext. 237.
The CLEs are free. However, attorneys must take a pro bono case or volunteer for an upcoming ask a lawyer or seminar to attend.
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Clio can Help You Find the Right Legal Software |
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Clio, a State Bar of Nevada Business Partner, is extending a limited-time offer for state bar members to break free from the wrong legal software.
Clio offers state bar members a cloud-based legal practice management system, client intake, and legal CRM software.
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Featured CLE: Magazine Articles for Credit |
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The State Bar of Nevada regularly publishes topical articles in Nevada Lawyer magazine that offer one hour of CLE credit.
In order to receive the CLE credit:
- Click on the article title to purchase the quiz for $45;
- Read the article and complete the quiz online (select “My Quizzes” from the member portal dashboard); and
- Upon successfully passing the quiz (70 percent or better), the credit will be automatically logged in the system. The state bar CLE department will report the credit to the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education.
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