Kids steal the show at CASA gala and prove that there is hope for the future
The 25th Annual Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer Recognition Gala was an exceptional recognition event by all accounts. It was well planned, well attended and had all the elements that you could want to make volunteers feel appreciated. Many worthy people received recognition for [...]
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Civil Bench Bar Meeting tomorrow promises to be very enlightening
The next Civil Bench Bar Meeting of the Eighth Judicial District Court will be tomorrow at noon in courtroom 15D at the Regional Justice Center. Nevada Supreme Court Decisions from last month will be discussed and a representative from Tyler Odyssey will be on hand to take [...]
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Two new Administrative Orders outline changes to Eighth Judicial District assignments
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Second Grade Judges Throw Book At Goldilocks After Junior Jurors Find Her Guilty Of Theft And Trespassing
Second graders from Merryhill Elementary School approached the case of State of Nevada vs. Goldilocks as if they were seasoned justice professionals. The mini attorneys litigated the case in which the golden girl was charged with robbery, theft and trespassing before a panel of three judges, including real District Court Judge Linda [...]
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3,500 reasons to be a CASA volunteer
There are about 3,500 children in the foster care system. They face instability, uncertainty and challenges that make it very difficult for any young person to be successful. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA’s) are able to provide a stabilizing force in their lives. As CASA celebrates [...]
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Great Opportunity For Attorneys To Bolster Reputation
There are a lot of attorneys looking to bolster their reputation. At the same time, there are a lot of young people who need guidance from just such professionals to motivate them to attend school and do what it takes to be successful. The District [...]
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Bigger And Better Truancy Diversion Program To Kickoff New School Year
The new school year is in full-swing and it is important that students get the year off to a good start so they can graduate to the next level. The Truancy Diversion Project (TDP) aimed at improving student school attendance and success in classes, is [...]
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Two new Administrative Orders outline changes to Eighth Judicial District assignments
Criminal Caseflow FINAL 9 21 2015Two new administrative orders (15-10, 15-11) have been issued by Chief Judge David Barker that outline changes to Eighth Judicial District assignments. These changes include broadening the departments that may now be assigned conflict, recusal, DQ, or peremptory challenge cases [...]
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New Law and Politics Award named after premier recipient Judge Susan Scann
Judge Susan Scann recently received an award for outstanding service in law and politics from the Clark County Democratic Lawyers Caucus. Judge Scann is the premier recipient of the honor and hence the award will bear her name. Judge Scann received the award for her [...]
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The District Court probate division has moved
The District Court probate division has moved to the Regional Justice Center from the Family Court campus. Those who want to file a probate pleading should do so in the Clerk’s Office on third floor. Those who need forms, help completing forms, or otherwise have [...]
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