Fourth graders get front-row seat to criminal proceedings in District Court before doing mock trial
Fourth grade students from Rundle Elementary School had an eye-opening experience when they sat through Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Doug Herndon’s actual criminal calendar. The students reacted when the judge sentenced an armed robber to six to 20 years. One students remarked that [...]
Judge Jennifer Elliott honored for 10 years of service to the Dependency Mothers Drug Court
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Judge Jennifer Elliott honored for 10 years of service to the Dependency Mothers Drug Court
Congrats Judge Elliott! You have made a big difference in the lives of many.Judge Jennifer Elliott was honored for her 10 years of service to the Dependency Mothers Drug Court program. WestCare Nevada presented Judge Elliot a plaque at their annual graduation ceremony Sept. 19.Judge [...]
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Judge Jennifer Elliott honored for 10 years of service to the Dependency Mothers Drug Court
Judge Jennifer Elliott was honored for her 10 years of service to the Dependency Mothers Drug Court program. WestCare Nevada presented Judge Elliot a plaque at their annual graduation ceremony Sept. 19.Judge Jennifer Elliott launched the specialty court aimed at helping moms with addiction and [...]
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Judge Jennifer Elliott honored for 10 years of service to the Dependency Mothers Drug Court
Judge Jennifer Elliott was honored for her 10 years of service to the Dependency Mothers Drug Court program. WestCare Nevada presented Judge Elliot a plaque at their annual graduation ceremony Sept. 19.Judge Jennifer Elliott launched the specialty court aimed at helping moms with addiction and [...]
First Nevada Drug Court founder Judge Jack Lehman passed away Sept. 14 at the age of 89
District Court Judge Jack Lehman, who established the first adult drug court in Nevada, passed away Sept. 14 at the age of 89. Judge Lehman’s obituary is posted online and includes his significant accomplishments and very rich work history. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rgj/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=186671056According to his Obituary, “Jack died [...]
School Truancy, dropout and youth crime to be tackled at National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges School-Justice Partnership summit
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) School-Justice Partnership Summit will be held on Sept.15 from 8 a. m. to 3 p.m. at Family Court Campus/Child Haven, 701 North Pecos, Las Vegas, Red Rock Training Room – 701 Building K2. The focus [...]
Family Bench-Bar Meeting to update attorneys on what’s new in the Family Division
Attorneys who practice family law should attend the Bench-Bar meeting Thursday, Sept.14 at noon, in courtroom 9 at Family Court, 601 North Pecos Road.Presiding Judge Charles J. Hoskin will give important information and updates. Revisions to NRCP 16.2 and 16.205 are on the agenda for [...]
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Discovery Commissioner Bonnie Bulla’s Top 10 Tips from Aug. Civil Bench-Bar
Eighth Judicial District Court Discovery Commissioner Bonnie BullaCivil Bench Bar meetings are a great place for attorneys to learn tips to tighten up their practice. The next Civil Bench-Bar is Sept. 12 at noon in courtroom 10D with great information on how to tap the [...]
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August Med-Med Sweeps get much done to keep cases tracking
The revamped Medical Dental Malpractice Status Check Calendar, more commonly known as Med-Mal Sweeps, held on Aug. 7 went swiftly and smoothly with 155 cases calendared. The only cases called were the new cases which were never previously set for trial, and cases reassigned from [...]