Active General Orders
| Order Number | Description | File Date | Last Amended Date | Comments | Order Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01 | In the Matter of: The Clarification of the Status of Special Orders of this Court and the Adoption of General Orders | 1/3/2006 | Remains in full force and effect | ||
| 2006-04 | In the Matter of: The Disposition of Surrendered Domestic and Foreign Passports Upon Conviction. | 4/18/2006 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | ||
| 2007-03 | In the Matter of: Rescinding of Local Rule IA 10-4 | 11/26/2007 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | ||
| 2007-04 | In the Matter of: Continuance of a Criminal Sentencing Hearing or Trial | 12/17/2007 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | ||
| 2008-02 | In the Matter of: Jurisdiction of Great Basin National Park Central Violation Bureau Cases | 10/1/2008 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | ||
| 2009-02 | In the Matter of: Jury Fees | 9/22/2009 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | ||
| 2010-01 | In re: Publication in a Newspaper of General Circulation for three consecutive weeks in criminal ancillary proceedings | 1/6/2010 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | ||
| 2010-02 | Internal Operating Procedures. (no attachment) | 1/7/2010 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | ||
| 2010-03 | Inmate Early Mediation: Mediation Program | 9/27/2010 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | ||
| 2011-03 | Patent Pilot Program | 9/19/2011 | 9/18/2018 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | |
| 2011-04 | Case Processing Protocol for Motions Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) | 11/14/2011 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | ||
| 2011-05 | In the Matter of the Assignment of Civil and Criminal Cases | 12/15/2011 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | ||
| 2012-01 | In the Matter of: Electronic Submission of NDOC Prisoner Documents (Fourth Amended) | 11/1/2012 | 9/3/2020 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | |
| 2013-01 | In the Matter of: Short Trial Rules | 3/11/2013 | 3/13/2014 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | |
| 2015-02 | In the Matter of: Appointing Bruce T. Beesley as Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Nevada | 9/21/2015 | Effective October 1, 2015 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | |
| 2015-03 | In Re: Petitions for Retroactive Application of Johnson v, United States, 135 S.Ct. 2551 (2015) | 9/21/2015 | 4/27/2016 | Effective Immediately | Remains in Full Force and Effect |
| 2015-04 | In the Matter of: Order Adopting Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice | 12/29/2015 | Effective December 29, 2015 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | |
| 2016-01 | In the Matter of: The Local Rules of Practice for the United States District Court for the District of Nevada | 4/28/2016 | Effective May 1, 2016 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | |
| 2017-01 | In the Matter of: Grounds Policies for Courthouses Within the District of Nevada | 2/1/2017 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | ||
| 2017-02 | In the Matter of: Prohibition of Photography, Audio Recording and Videotaping | 2/6/2017 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | ||
| 2017-03 | Amendment to the Policy Re Inspection, Conduct in Courtroom and Environs, and Confiscation | 5/22/2017 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | ||
| 2017-04 | Emergency Warrant Procedures for the District of Nevada | 5/22/2017 | Remains in Full Force and Effect | ||
| 2017-05 | Order Adopting Amendments to the Local Rules of Practice | 8/1/2017 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2018-01 | In the matter of: Page Rates for Court Transcripts | 4/2/2018 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2018-02 | In the matter of: Communication Devices in the District of Nevada | 5/29/2018 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2018-03 | In the matter of: Federal Court Veterans Diversion Program Pilot Project | 7/31/2018 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| First Amended 2018-03 | In the matter of: Federal Court Veterans Diversion Program Pilot Project | 11/18/2019 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2018-05 | In the matter of: Federal Court Post-Plea/Pre-Adjudication Program Pilot Project (RISE Program) | 10/18/2018 | Superseded by General Order 2020-11 | Superseded | |
| 2018-06 | In the Matter of Court Operations During Lapse in Appropriation or Continuing Resolution | 12/22/2018 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2019-01 | In the Matter of: Authorizing the USMS for the District of Nevada and the Las Vegas Field Office of the FBI to issue citations | 1/11/2019 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2019-03 | In the Matter of: Access to Libraries Located in the District of Nevada | 7/30/2019 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2019-04 | In re: Delegation of Authority to the Bankruptcy Judges for the Promulgation of Local Rules | 8/15/2019 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2019-05 | In the Matter of: Appointment of Lawyer Representatives for the District of Nevada | 8/7/2019 | 4/22/2020 | Replaced General Order Number 2018-04 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect |
| 2019-06 | In re: Petitions for Retroactive Application of Rehaif v. United States and United States v. Davis | 9/27/2019 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2019-07 | In the matter of: Pro Bono Program | 10/25/2019 | Replaced General Order Number 2017-07 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | |
| 2019-07 Amended | In the matter of: Pro Bono Program | nunc pro tunc 10/25/2019 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2019-08 | In the Matter of: Direct Assignment of Social Security Cases to U.S. Magistrate Judges Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §636 | 12/4/2019 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2020-01 | In the Matter of: Appointing Ausust B. Landis as Chief Bankrupcy Judge for the District of Nevada | 5/3/2020 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2020-02 | IN RE: RESTRICTIONS ON VISITORS TO THE COURTHOUSE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS | 3/13/2020 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2020-03 | IN RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS | 3/16/2020 | 2/03/2021 | See 2020-03 Amended | |
| 2020-03 Amended | IN RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS | 2/03/2021 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2020-04 | IN RE: LIMITED PHYSICAL ACCESS TO THE CLERK’S OFFICE AND FURTHER MODIFICATIONS OF COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS | 3/19/2020 | 4/5/2021 | See 2020-04 Second Amended | |
| 2020-04 Amended | IN RE: LIMITED PHYSICAL ACCESS TO THE CLERK’S OFFICE AND FURTHER MODIFICATIONS OF COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS | 4/29/2020 | 4/5/2021 | See 2020-04 Second Amended | |
| 2020-04 Second Amended | IN RE: ACCESS TO THE CLERK’S OFFICE AND FURTHER MODIFICATIONS OF COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS | 4/5/2021 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2020-05 | IN RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR VIDEO AND TELEPHONE CONFERENCING UNDER THE CARES ACT AND THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS | 3/30/2020 | 3/29/2021 | See 2020-05 Extended | |
| 2020-05 Extended | IN RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR VIDEO AND TELEPHONE CONFERENCING UNDER THE CARES ACT AND THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS | 3/29/2021 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2020-06 | IN RE: COMPASSIONATE RELEASE REQUESTS UNDER THE FIRST STEP ACT | 4/16/2020 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2020-07 | IN RE: FURTHER AMENDMENT TO THE LOCAL RULES OF PRACTICE FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEVADA | 4/17/2020 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2020-08 | IN RE: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT OF FACE COVERINGS FOR ACCESS TO THE COURTHOUSES DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS | 5/14/2020 | 7/10/2020 | See 2020-08 Amended | |
| 2020-08 Amended | IN RE: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT OF FACE COVERINGS FOR ACCESS TO THE COURTHOUSES DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS | 7/10/2020 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2020-09 | IN RE: COVID-19 TESTING OF FEDERAL PRETRIAL DETAINEES SCHEDULED FOR IN-PERSON HEARINGS | 6/23/2020 | Remains in Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2020-10 | IN RE: DELEGATION OF JURY-SERVICE REPORTING-DATE POSTPONEMENT DECISION TO CLERK’S OFFICE | 7/27/2020 | 9/10/2020 | Remain if Full-Force and Effect | |
| 2020-11 | IN THE MATTER OF: FEDERAL COURT POST-PLEA/PRE-ADJUDICATION PROGRAM PILOT PROJECT (RISE PROGRAM) | 10/27/2020 | Remain if Full-Force and Effect | ||
| 2021-01 | An Order Establishing a Standing Committee of Judges and Delegating Review and Approval for Criminal Justice Act Compensation Claims and Advance-Authorization Requests | 1/4/2021 | Remain if Full-Force and Effect |
Historical General Orders
| Order Number | Description | File Date | Comments | Order Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01 | In the matter of the Clarification of the Status of Special Orders of this Court and the Adoption of General Orders | 3/1/2005 | Superseded by General Order 2006-1 | Superseded |
| 2006-02 | In the Matter of: Wireless Communication Devices Within Courthouses and Federal Buildings | 3/3/2006 | Incorporated Into Local Rules Effective May 1, 2016 | Incorporated Into Local Rules |
| 2006-03 | In the Matter of: The Local Rules of Practice for the United States District Court for the District of Nevada | 5/1/2006 | Superseded by General Order 2015-01 Effective May 1, 2016 | Superseded |
| 2006-05 | In the Matter of: Noticing the Court of Related Cases | 8/31/2006 | Incorporated Into Local Rules Effective May 1, 2016 | Incorporated Into Local Rules |
| 2007-01 | In the Matter of: Amendment of Local Bankruptcy Rule 7007.1 | 2/6/2007 | Superseded by General Order 2015-04, Effective December 29, 2015 | Superseded |
| 2007-02 | In the Matter of: Page Rates for Court Transcripts | 11/1/2007 | Superseded by General Order 2015-05 | Superseded |
| 2008-01 | In the Matter of: Appointing Mike K. Nakagawa as Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Nevada | 8/15/2008 | Superseded by General Order 2015-02, Effective October 1, 2015 | Superseded |
| 2008-03 | In re: Repeal of Interim Bankruptcy Rules | 11/20/2008 | Superseded by General Order 2015-04, Effective December 29, 2015 | Superseded |
| 2008-04 | In re: Inmate Early Mediation Program | 12/4/2008 | Superseded by General Order 2010-03 | Superseded |
| 2009-01 | In re: Publication in a Newspaper of General Circulation for three consecutive weeks in criminal ancillary proceedings | 4/22/2009 | Rescinded per General Order 2010-01 | Rescinded |
| 2009-03 | Amendment of local rules | 11/23/2009 | Superseded by General Order 2016-01, Effective May 1, 2016 | Superseded |
| 2010-04 | Interim Order: LR IA 10-4 Admission of Emeritus Pro Bono Attorneys. | 9/29/2010 | Incorporated into Local Rules Effective May 1, 2016 | Incorporated Into Local Rules |
| 2011-02 | Order adopting amendments to the local rules of practice. | 8/1/2011 | Superseded by General Order 2016-01, Effective May 1, 2016 | Superseded |
| 2012-02 | Order Adopting Local Rules of Practice. | 12/13/2012 | Superseded by General Order 2015-04, Effective December 29, 2015 | Superseded |
| 2013-02 | Photography in Courthouses | 5/15/2013 | Incorporated into Local Rules Effective May 1, 2016 | Incorporated Into Local Rules |
| 2014-01 | Pro Bono Pilot Program | 9/30/2014 | Superseded by General Order 2017-07, Effective November 13, 2017 | Superseded |
| 2014-01 Amended | Pro Bono Pilot Program | 6/22/2015 | Superseded by General Order 2017-07, Effective November 13, 2017 | Superseded |
| 2014-01 Second Amendment | Pro Bono Pilot Program | 11/10/2015 | Superseded by General Order 2017-07, Effective November 13, 2017 | Superseded |
| 2015-01 Amended | Appointment of Lawyer Representatives for 2015 | 7/29/2015 | BH - Order Status set to "Superseded", Record Status to "Historical" and has been replaced with Order 2016-02 | Superseded |
| 2015-05 | In the Matter of: Page Rates for Court Transcripts for the District of Nevada | 10/28/2015 | Superseded by General Order 2018-01, Effective April 2, 2018 | Superseded |
| 2016-02 | Appointment of Lawyer Representatives for 2016 | 9/1/2016 | Replaced General Order Number 2015-01 Amended | Superseded |
| 2017-06 | Appointment of Lawyer Representatives for the District of Nevada 2017 | 10/17/2017 | Replaced General Order Number 2016-02 | Superseded |
| 2017-07 | In the Matter of: Pro Bono Program | 11/13/2017 | Superseded by General Order 2019-07, Effective October 25, 2019 | Superseded |
| 2018-04 | Appointment of Lawyer Representatives for the District of Nevada 2018 | 9/1/2018 | Replaced General Order Number 2017-06 | Superseded |