Is the time Right?
Have you been searching for that way to give back and waiting until the time is right? There are children is foster care who need you. A new slate of online orientation sessions will reveal how you can change a child’s story as a court [...]
Temporary protective order requests now available remotely in the supportive setting of SafeNest
SafeNest and the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada have link up to offer remote protective order capabilities at the SafeNest office at 3900 Meadows Lane. Domestic violence survivors can file temporary protective order requests and appear remotely in Family Court via livestream.The remote capability [...]
Step up to boost graduation rates in our community
Skipping school, cutting, ditching, or as it is officially known – truancy, is a gateway to dropping out of school and criminal activity. The Truancy Diversion Program’s (TDP) gets kids in school and on track to graduate, so they can move on to achieve career [...]
Retired Justice and Nevada legal luminary named Distinguished Fellow at UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Retired Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Cherry was recently named a Distinguished Fellow at the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law. Justice Cherry’s impressive legal career and his contributions to enhance the Nevada justice system including: the addition of an Appellate Court, improvement of [...]
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Is it your time to make a move to volunteer
Don’t miss one of the two remaining June opportunities to learn about one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences that you can undertake. Learn how you can change a child’s story, while learning a whole lot more as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Find [...]
MAT specialty court alumni gathering set to bring support to those in recovery
{“featuredImages”:[{“title”:””,”description”:””,”url”:”http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/wp-content/uploads/7995_jamesmccartney.jpeg”}],”content”:” So many people get caught in the loop of addiction and crime. The loop is like quicksand that takes everything from those in its grip. James McCartney was caught in that grip of drinking and using for nearly 42 years, until one day in prison he realized he had to get out. That’s when […]
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New Jury Trial Plan continues COVID-19 protections for those coming for jury duty and others involved with trials
During the COVID-19 pandemic, jurors must be given reasonable assurance of their safety before participating in the jury process. As such, the EJDC has worked closely with several entities, including Clark County, University Medical Center (UMC), the State of Nevada’s Division of Health and Human [...]
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Judge issues Order of Execution for Zane Floyd
Judge Michael Villani issued an Order of Execution for Zane Michael Floyd, who was convicted of multiple murders in 2000.zane-floydooeDownload [...]
New Administrative Order 21-04 addresses all operations as court ramps up from slowdown caused by pandemic
New Administrative Order 21-04 continues the District Court’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For purposes of clarity and to avoid confusion, this order supersedes AO 20-01 through 20-13, 20-16, 20-17, 20-22, 20-23, 20-24, and 21-03. Any portions of those orders that remain in effect are included [...]
Which court is where
If you’re an attorney just emerging from the pandemic to make your way back to the courthouse, there may be confusion on who is where. Below are way-finders for the Regional Justice Center and Family Court that may be helpful. [...]