Upcoming Civil Bench Bar meeting to include free CLE: The Lawyers’ ethical obligations for voir dire
On November 14 at noon, District Court judges and civil attorneys will convene in courtroom 10D of the Regional Justice Center at 200 Lewis Ave. for a bite to eat and great info. Representative from the State Bar of Nevada Vernon “Gene” Leverty, President and [...]
Veterans’ Court chili cook-off raises funds for Quilts of Valor
A lunchtime chili cook-off raised funds for Quilts of Valor. The event was planned to mark Veterans’ Day. Christina Greene took the top honors as the chili champ; Matt Taylor with the Nevada Department of Veterans Services took the second spot; and District Court Judge Nancy [...]
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Judge trades gavel and robe for wand and pink cape to make adoptions memory of a lifetime
Three children from the Miller family had a look of pure bliss when District Court Family Division Judge Cynthia Giuliani waved a magic wand, finalized their adoptions and made their new family whole. The trio got to sit on the bench with the judge. There [...]
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
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
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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 [...]
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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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 [...]