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Las Vegas police close Family Justice Center to public

The Metropolitan Police Department closed the Southern Nevada Family Justice Center on Thursday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The center is closed to the public, but staff will still work on filings such as temporary protective orders and victims of crime applications, according to a news release.

People who need victim services are asked to reach the Justice Center by calling 702-828-7714 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. People can also email victimservices@lvmpd.com.

The Harbor Juvenile Assessment Center, located in the Justice Center building, will remain open, Metro said.

Contact Dalton LaFerney at dlaferney@reviewjournal.com or at 702-383-0288. Follow @daltonlaferney on Twitter.

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