Opportunity for legal, law enforcement and social service professionals to step up for kids and feel great about it
Professionals looking for something fulfilling in their life are invited to spend a few hours a week motivating struggling students. The Truancy Diversion Project (TDP) aimed at improving student school attendance and success in classes is calling on attorneys, law enforcement and social service professionals to be volunteer judges at [...]
What attorneys need to know about Discovery changes to the procedures for the Report and Recommendations
Discovery Commissioner Bulla has made changes to the discovery procedures for the Report and Recommendations. The parties only have to submit the original Report and Recommendations. Copies are no longer required.Pursuant to N.E.F.C.R. 9, after Commissioner Bulla signs the Report and Recommendations , the parties [...]
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Those responding to the call to jury duty get special thank you
{“featuredImages”:[],”content”:” Those who responded to the call for jury duty were greeted and thanked for their response by Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas, Chief Judge David Barker and Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez. Those in attendance were offered fresh coffee and cookies compliments of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court judges. They also got a sneak-peek at two new jury service [...]
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Tuesday Civil Bench Bar Meeting will offer insight on the latest court developments
The next Civil Bench Bar Meeting of the Eighth Judicial District Court will offer insight on the latest court developments including changes to some discovery procedures. The meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 12:05 p.m. in courtroom 15D at the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis [...]
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District Court to surprise potential jurors to show appreciation for responding to the call to civic duty
The American justice system hinges on the jury system. The Constitution guarantees: “the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.” That’s why jury service is so important and that’s why the Eighth Judicial District Court and Nevada [...]
Adult Guardianship Bench Bar Meeting Monday
An Adult Guardianship Bench Bar meeting will take place Monday, Aug. 29 at the Public Guardian’s office on 515 Shadow Lane from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Attendance is free. Attorneys get two free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits. [...]
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Criminal Records Sealing Event this Saturday at Doolittle
Court and legal professionals will come together this Saturday, Aug. 27 for the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law Annual Community Law Day at Doolittle Community Center, 1950 J St. from 9 a.m. to noon. Legal professionals will be on hand to provide assistance [...]
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Judges, Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys invited to get overview of new evidence-based tool coming to Nevada courts to aid with pre-trial release decisions
Nevada courts are rolling out a new evidence-based tool to aid Judges in making pre-trial release decisions. Training sessions for attorneys have been set up to demonstrate how the tool will be utilized and to address questions on Thursday, August 18 at 1:30 p.m. in [...]
19 people swear as CASA volunteers to ensure needs of 48 abused and neglected children are heard
Friends and family brought flowers and came to show their support for the newest group of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who took an oath to speak up for abused and neglected children at a swearing-in ceremony on Monday. The CEO of the Nevada Donor [...]
Aug. 11 Family Bench Bar to offer secrets to improve effectiveness in court
Attorneys who practice family law are invited to attend the Family Bench Bar meeting on Aug. 11 at noon in courtroom 9 at the Family Court, 601N. Pecos Road.The agenda will include the following:Announcements/UpdatesAdministrative Announcements (Presiding Judge Hoskin) – This is when Judge Hoskin reveals [...]