Keeping Medical Malpractice Cases Moving
To keep the medical/dental malpracctice cases on-track and moving through the District Court, a status check calendar will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Regional Justice Center in Cocurtroom 10D. Visit the court website to get more [...]
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Stool Pigeon At Courthouse
Look out for this one-leg courthouse stool-pigeon Hershel. He’s been keeping an eye on the RJC for more than a year. He obviously has a lot of contacts since he looks as if he’s never missed a lunch. So, be on good behavior at the [...]
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Eight Newly Elected District Court Judges To Swear Oath To Uphold Justice At Investiture Ceremony
Two Investiture Ceremonies Usher In A Wave Of New Judicial Talent At Nevada’s Busiest CourtEight new District Court judges will launch the New Year by pronouncing their judicial oath to uphold justice in our community. In front of family, friends and fellow jurists, the newly [...]
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Retiring Judges Bixler, Earl, O’Malley & Vega honored for combined 114 years of oustanding public service
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Retiring Judges Bixler, Earl, O’Malley & Vega honored for combined 114 years of oustanding public service
Four judges with more than 114 years of public service and legal experience were honored as they pack up for retirement. Judges and other colleagues came to bid them farewell at a luncheon held in their honor. Judges James Bixler, Allan Earl, Gloria O’Malley and [...]
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Civil Bench-Bar Meeting Dec. 9 at noon Court 15D
A review of last two months of NV Supreme Court civil decisions is on the Dec. 9 Bench-Bar meeting agenda including: Dr. Horton v. Betsinger, 130 Nev.Ad.Op. 84 (October 16, 2014)(6-0): On remand from NV Supreme Court, NRS 42.005(3) requires the 2nd jury to reassess [...]
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Services available for families looking for guidance or counseling
Thanksgiving is a time for families. But many families in our community are in crisis and many of those families end up at Family Court. Last week, Family Court marked more than 20 years of service to the community with events, including two service [...]
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Family Court To Mark More Than 20 Years Of Service To The Community – Week Of Events Will Highlight Programs Aimed At Ensuring Best Interest Of Families
The Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division has been serving our community for more than 20 years. During the week of Nov. 17-21, visitors are invited to get a first-hand look at programs aimed at ensuring the best interest of families in our community and [...]
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Stop DUI victim advocate program donates 10 vehicle Clubs for DUI specialty court
Preventing DUI’s saves lives. That’s why the latest donation of 10 clubs by the Stop DUI program to the District Court Felony DUI Program is so important. Those going through Felony DUI Program treatment are prohibited from driving a vehicle without a breath interlock device. [...]
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New CASA Volunteers Put Dent Into Big Need For Much Needed Advocates For Foster Children
A chorus of new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers were sworn in today at a ceremony at the Eighth Judicial District Family Court. The newly trained volunteers will help fill a very big need for advocates to speak on behalf of foster children in [...]
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