Judges dish turkey for elementary school students and their families
Students at Mt. View Elementary School on East Kell Lane got an early Thanksgiving treat when District Court judges, staff and other volunteers dished up turkey, the fixings and pie at an early Thanksgiving dinner for students and their families. The District court bench pitched [...]
It’s in the rules
“It’s in the rules – read the rules,” was a well-worn mantra from Commissioner Chris Beecroft Jr. in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at District Court. Chris passed away on Dec. 26, 2016. In addition to his work in Discovery, Commissioner Beecroft oversaw the Alternative Dispute [...]
Eighth Judicial District Court Discovery eliminates need to submit courtesy copies for Case Conference reports
The Eighth Judicial District Court Discovery Commissioner Bonnie Bulla today announced that Discovery will discontinue the practice of receiving courtesy copies of Case Conference Reports submitted by parties in cases. An electronic system has been implemented that tracks newly filed reports. “I am pleased to [...]
Harry Potter found not guilty despite vigilant prosecution in court by fourth graders
It’s hard to get and keep the attention of a class of fourth graders. Judge Tierra Jones and Judge Eric Johnson kept the attention of two fourth grade classes from Grant M. Bowler Elementary School in Logandale, NV and taught them some valuable lessons on [...]
Silver State court aims to be gold standard to address those in the justice system due to gambling issues
The Nevada Eighth Judicial District court launched the first gambling treatment diversion court (GTDC) in Nevada. Judge Cheryl Moss was appointed by Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell to preside over the gambling diversion court. The GTDC will use the best practices already in place in [...]
Chili cook-off luncheon raises funds for Quilts of Valor
A chili cook-off lunch raised just over $500 for supplies to make Quilts of Valor. The Las Vegas Chapter of Quilts of Valor has presented thousands of quilts to those who have served our country, including Flights of Honor veterans and veterans who have successfully [...]
Judge makes court fun not scary by transforming to fairy godmother to grant adoption wishes on Halloween
A steady stream of families with 21 kids had their forever family dream come true by Judge Cynthia Giuliani dressed as a fairy godmother on Halloween.Courts can be a scary place for young kids. Adoptions performed by a fairy godmother judge make it fun and [...]
District Court accepting employment applications for specialty court specialist
The Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas is accepting employment applications for specialty court specialist. Applications will be accepted until Nov. 9, 2018 until 5:01 p.m.The minimum requirements include a master’s degree in behavior sciences or a related field and two years of [...]
Mental Health Court Awarded $381,551 Department of Justice Grant To Rehabilitate Those With Mental Health And Substance Abuse Issues
The Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court (EJDC) has been awarded an $381,551 U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs grant for mental health court (MHC). The court applied to the Justice Department for the grant to employ an improved strategy in the MHC [...]
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 [...]