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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Civil Bench Bar Offer valuable information for practioners
The next Civil Bench Bar meeting will be at noon on Tuesday, September 8 in courtroom 15D at the Regional Justice Center. All members of the bar are welcome. Lunch will be provided. If you have any agenda items you would like added, please email johnsonsu@clarkcountycourts.us. The Civil [...]
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Foreclosure Law’s a changin’ and there’s a free CLE class to help you figure it out
Did you know the SFR Investments decision is impacting foreclosure law in Nevada? The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada in cooperation with the District Court is offering a free continuing legal education class (1.5 CLE credits) on the update on Nevada foreclosure law after [...]
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