EJDC Administrative Order 24-01 outlines case reassignments
Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Jerry Wiese issued Administrative Order 24-01 that outlines a case reassignment as new Judge Erika Mendoza takes the bench.
CASA Program Pinwheels for Prevention Palooza scheduled at Family Court
Pinwheels will be planted by the hundreds at the CASA Program Pinwheels for Prevention Palooza on April 12 at noon, at 601 N. Pecos Road, near the Family Court flagpole to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month and to help grow the number of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Volunteers, court staff, judges, […]
Pajama appearances are out – Impressive stats are in at District Court
Virtual appearances were a hot topic at a recent Civil Bench-Bar meeting. ADKT 0581 Order Adopting Recommendations of the Commission to Study Best Practices for Virtual Advocacy in Nevada’s Courts became effective February 1, 2024, and judges offered insight on some of the best practices. Judge Gloria Sturman made it clear that District Court now […]
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Public invited to provide input on finalist candidates for recent vacancy for family court hearing master position
The public is invited to provide comments regarding finalists for a hearing master position with the Eighth Judicial District Court. 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 Human […]
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 […]
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/
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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