CASA volunteers will enter holiday season with a new purpose after they swear to take action for abused and neglected children
A fresh group of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will gain a new sense of purpose in time for the holiday season after they are sworn in at a ceremony at the Eighth Judicial District Family Court on Monday, Oct. 24 at noon, at Family [...]
Have a new purpose this holiday season – Upcoming CASA Orientations Offer Opportunity To Join To Make A Difference For Kids
There is a big need for CASAs in Clark County. Several opportunities are upcoming for people who want to have a positive impact on the life of a child. Those who want to help abused and neglected children are invited to one of the upcoming [...]
E-Filing for the Eighth Judicial District Court will be out this Saturday, Oct.15 from 9-9:30 p.m.
E-Filing for the Eighth Judicial District Court will be unavailable Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for scheduled maintenance. [...]
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District Court Video Conferencing offers option to overcome logistical hurdles for testimony
The ability to present testimony via video conference is up and running in all courtroom in the District Court at the Regional Justice Center. Easy access to video conferencing has been highly anticipated and a hot topic at several of the recent Civil Bench Bar [...]
Brenoch Wirthlin recognized as September pro bono volunteer of the month
Brenoch Wirthlin recognized as September pro bono volunteer of the monthBrenoch Wirthlin, who is a Director at the Fennemore Craig law firm, was recognized by the District Court judges as the September pro bono volunteer of the month. Since 2012, Brenoch has accepted seven new [...]
District Court to use $1.4 million grant for residential treatment program to end the cycle of addiction and crime for participants
The Eighth Judicial District Court is using a $1.4 million grant from the State Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) to work to end the cycle of addiction and crime through residential treatment for 80 participants. There is a desperate need for residential substance [...]
Jury Services employees reveal the top 10 misconceptions about jury service and the important truth
Earlier this week, we had a jury appreciation event. Jury service is an important and essential part of the justice system but there are a lot of misconception about it. Our District Court Jury Services employees revealed the top 10 misconceptions about jury service.Jury service [...]
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September Adult Guardianship Bench/Bar Meeting cancelled – next meeting to be held in October
The Adult Guardianship Bench/Bar Meeting that was scheduled for Sept. 26 has been cancelled. Mark your calendar for the next meeting on Oct.24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Public Guardian’s Office, 515 Shadow Lane. If you have an agenda item for the Oct. meeting please e-mail [...]
Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez Selected To Assume District Court Chief Judge Post January 1
Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez was selected to be the new chief judge of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court. She will succeed Chief Judge David Barker. Judges on the District Court bench voted to choose the new chief who will officially start the role on Jan. [...]
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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 [...]