Two new classes of CASA volunteers to cross the finish line
Retirees, students, and a teacher are among 19 new CASA volunteers who will be in one of two new classes of volunteers who will advocate for 42 abused and neglected children in the community. On Monday, Oct. 30 at noon, and Monday, Nov. 6 at noon, a class of new volunteers will be sworn in […]
LIMA Diversion Treatment Program’s Success Spells Success For The Community
A line-up of entertainers and professionals will come together on Friday, Sept. 15 at noon to celebrate the success of 22 Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health and Addiction program (LIMA) graduates. The event will be at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters, 400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. The 22 graduations are a […]
23 new CASA Volunteers will transform their own lives when they take oath to advocate for abused and neglected children
Forty-four abused and neglected children in the community will have one of 23 new CASA Volunteers to advocate for their best interests. On Thursday, Sept. 14 at noon, the new volunteers will be sworn in at Family Court 601 N. Pecos Road, courtroom 9. There are more than 3,000 children in foster care. These children […]
District Court Administrative Order 23-04 outlines parameters for image gathering in Eighth Judicial District courthouses
Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada issued Administrative Order 23-04 today. The new order provides clear direction on image gathering in courthouse facilities. http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/general/court-rules-and-administrative-orders/
Alternative Dispute Resolution/Discovery Commissioner Named To Fill Post In District Court
After a thorough application process including public input, attorney Adam Ganz has been selected for the Alternative Dispute Resolution/Discovery Commissioner post with the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. Ganz has 25 years of civil litigation experience as a trial attorney. He has litigated a significant number of cases, participated in many jury trials, evidentiary […]
52 Abused And Neglected Kids To Get 24 New CASA Volunteers On Their Side
Abused and neglected children in the community will have 24 new CASA volunteers on their side on Thursday, June 15 at 3:30 p.m., The new CASA volunteers will be sworn in at Family Court 601 N. Pecos Road, courtroom 9. The volunteers will advocate for the best interests of 52 children. Many more volunteers are […]
Judicial Investiture reflects traditions of Hawaii
Las Vegas is home to a large Hawaiian community. It is referred to by some as “the ninth island.” The beauty of the Hawaiian culture was shared at the investiture of Judge Danielle K. Chio and Judge Jacob A. Reynolds. Judge Chio is the first woman of Hawaiian ancestry to serve on the District Court […]
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Judges Danielle Chio and Jacob Reynolds to swear oath at investiture
Judges Danielle K. Chio and Jacob A. Reynolds will be ceremonially sworn in at an investiture on June 6 at 3 p.m. Investitures are formal ceremonies with significant symbolism, as new judges publicly swear an oath to uphold justice. The investiture will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/clarkcountycourts. Judge Chio was appointed by Governor Joe Lombardo to […]
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Public invited to give input on District Court ADR/Discovery Commissioner candidates
The public is invited to provide comments regarding finalists for ADR/Discovery Commissioner candidates with the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. Public input is part of a three-tiered recruitment process established in an administrative directive for selecting District Court hearing masters and commissioners. Input on the candidates can be e-mailed to the Eighth Judicial District Court […]
Las Vegas autism court brings effective methods and resources for youth and charts a course for others to follow
When the detention alternative for autistic youth (DAAY) treatment court gets underway, Judge Sunny Bailey knows what needs to be done, and she and a specialized team of professionals make it happen. The court works with precision to get kids with autism in the juvenile justice system on track. Many of the youth are undiagnosed […]