East Fork Justice Court in Douglas County offers virtual, online proceedings during COVID-19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 8:27am
MINDEN — East Fork Justice Court has introduced virtual and audio appearances to court proceedings and made standard forms available electronically to accommodate the public and put safety first during the spread of COVID-19.
To ensure that essential judicial services continue, all parties and attorneys may appear by audio and/or video through the free GoToMeeting application. Instructions on how to notify the Court of your intention to appear by audio and/or video is available on the Court’s homepage at www.eastforkjusticecourt.com
If a party does not have video capabilities, they can call-in using a standard phone line. During the COVID-19 emergency, parties and their attorneys are strongly encouraged to appear by GoToMeeting.
Additionally, the Court has made its standard forms and resources available online at https://eastforkjusticecourt.com/forms/
Applications and other court pleadings may be filed by one of the following ways: leaving them at the Court’s drop box at the entry to the Judicial and Law Enforcement Complex at 1039 Buckeye Road, Minden or send via U.S. Mail to P.O. Box 218, Minden, NV 89423 or by fax 775-782-9947.
“I am committed to ensuring all parties and their attorneys are able to fully access the Court, to do so safely, and to do so without any added cost,” said Justice of the Peace Cassandra Jones. “Virtual proceedings allow more people to take part. During these unprecedented times, we have relied on alternative avenues to increase court accessibility.”
All parties and attorneys are strongly encouraged to appear by audio or video, and file pleadings in a touchless way. In the case a party chooses to appear in-person, the Court has taken significant steps to increase cleaning and sanitizing practices. Before entering the building, all participants must pass a health screening.
The Court is requiring that parties socially distance in the Court gallery seating, and participants may have to wait in the hallway if necessary to meet social distancing requirements. Parties and counsel are requested to wear a mask while waiting in the courtroom for their case; free surgical masks are available upon request. Additionally, the courtroom is undergoing rigorous cleaning and sanitization procedures between cases and court sessions.
The provision of justice is an essential service. The East Fork Justice Court has taken significant steps to ensure that justice is available to all in a safe and accessible manner. If you have concerns about your health and appearing in Court, you are encouraged to contact the East Fork Justice Court Clerk’s office at 775-782-9955.
