On August 13, 2021, the Nevada Supreme Court created the Commission to Examine Best Practices for Virtual Advocacy in Nevada Courts. On November 9, 2023, the commission presented their final report and filed a petition with the Court under ADKT 0613 to amend the applicable SCR rules to govern uniform use of remote technology in Nevada’s general and limited jurisdictions. The proposed changes can be seen in detail in Appendix A attached to the petition.
A public hearing will be held on the report regarding 5 December 2023 at 3 p.m in the Superior Courtroom in Carson City. The hearing will be video-conferenced into the courtroom in Las Vegas. Written comments are invited from the bench, the bar and the public regarding the proposed amendments and may be submitted electronically or in paper format to Elizabeth A. Brown, Clerk of the Supreme Court, 201 South Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701 or by email at [email protected] by 17.00 on 30 November 2023.