CASA volunteers trained virtually swear oath via videoconference as coronavirus workaround
Fifteen new CASA volunteers were sworn via videoconference by Judge Sullivan. Family Court Presiding Judge Bryce Duckworth and Juvenile Hearing Master Adriana Rincon-White also conferenced in, along with the Nevada State Director of CASA, Jane Saint.These new CASA volunteers were the first group to [...]
Guided Online Domestic Violence Temporary Protective Order Application Launched By District Court As Risks Rise Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
{“featuredImages”:[{“title”:””,”description”:””,”url”:”http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/wp-content/uploads/6691_covidresponsedvtpoguided-1.png”}],”content”:” The Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court has launched an online guided application for domestic violence temporary protective orders. The online application, available through the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Self Help website https://nevada.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL/Start?legalProcessKey=Domestic_Violence_Temporary_Protective_Order, offers a step-by-step guide to complete a request for a domestic violence temporary protective order from the court. Upon completion […]
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Domestic violence Temporary Protective Orders available by phone for safety of those facing domestic violence during the confines of the Coronavirus pandemic
{“featuredImages”:[],”content”:” The Family Law Self-Help Center is processing domestic violence Temporary Protective Order (TPO) applications by phone. Those facing domestic violence should call 702-455-1500, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., to get a TPO facilitated by phone. Help is also available by email flshcinfo@lacsn.org. When an applicant calls 702-455-1500, Self-Help Center staff will […]
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Modifies Services At Family Court For Protection Of Community
In response to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19, Chief Judge Linda Bell and Family Division Presiding Judge Bryce Duckworth have determined that the following modifications to the services at the Family Court and services complex are necessary for the protection of the [...]
Independent Evaluation Finds Eighth Judicial District Court Is Operating Coordinated Family Division Model In “A League Of Its Own”
“The 8th JDC is operating a coordinated family division model at a scale that places it in a league of its own based on the breadth of case types it oversees,” reports the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges after an eight-month evaluation [...]
Children And Families To Get Boost From Nevada Assembly Bill 43
Presiding Family Division Judge Bryce Duckworth, Governor Steve Sisolak, Chief Judge Linda Marie BellThe population of Clark County is on the rise and is projected to surpass 2.4 million in 2021. That’s a 25 percent increase since 2011. Nevada Assembly Bill 43 increases the number [...]
Hundreds Of Pinwheels Planted To Grow Volunteer Numbers Of Those Who Speak For Abused And Neglected Children
Hundreds of pinwheels will be planted at Family Court to symbolize hope for the more than 3,200 children in our community who face abuse and neglect, and are receiving services under the supervision of Family Court. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and a great time to get involved [...]
Professionals In Academics, Gaming, Tech, Military And Other Walks Of Life To Add Richness To Their Lives When they Take Oath to Help Kids
Professionals in academics, gaming, tech, the military an other walks of life will add richness to their lives when they take an oath as CASA volunteers on Monday, Oct. 29 at noon at Family Court, Courtroom 9, 601 N. Pecos Road.The CASA program recruits, screens, trains [...]
Volunteers From All Walks Of Life Step Up For Kids
Scarlett & Stephanie Bagunu help put out more than 300 pinwheels at Family Court to remind people that there are more than 3,000 children in our community who need someone to speak up on their behalf.Thirteen new CASA volunteers from all walks of life are [...]
Gratitude drives pro bono volunteer
Attorney James Claflin Jr.was selected to be the family law Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada pro bono May volunteer of the month. Judge Frank Sullivan and Judge Bryce Duckworth presented the award. Award clip: https://youtu.be/r8caUR0G-5wA sense of gratitude is what drives James to do pro [...]