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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Fairy Godmother Judge Grants Adoption Dreams For Children In Time For Halloween
Going to court can be a scary experience. Today, District Court Family Judge Cynthia Giuliani switched her robe with a fairy godmother suit to finalize adoptions for six families. Many of the children will came in costume to heighten the fun and help make it [...]
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What’s up with the escalators at the RJC?
The escalators have been out of commission at the Regional Justice Center for several weeks, leaving many to wonder: What’s up with the escalators? It’s not unusual to see the moving marvels out of commission in public buildings, the mall or anywhere they’re found. [...]
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Next Civil Bench-Bar Oct. 14 in courtroom 15D at RJC
The next civil Bench-Bar will be Oct. 14 at noon in courtroom 15D at the RJC. the meeting will include a review of last month’s NV Supreme Court Civil Decisions including:SFR Investments Pool 1, LLC v. U.S. Bank, 130 Nev.Ad.Op. 75 (September 18, 2014)(4-3): [...]
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Questions come in on Ninth Circuit same-sex marriage ruling
What’s next? That’s the question a lot of people are asking after the ruling today from the United States Ninth Circuit Court. This is a link to the ruling and related information http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/content/view.php?pk_id=0000000739The case will go back to the Nevada US District Court. The following [...]
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Wall of history unveiled to show faces from District Court’s past
Every well-known Las Vegas historical figure has likely come in contact with the courts and the jurists who presided over the countless cases that have worked their way through to justice. Today, the Eighth Judicial District Court unveiled 95 portraits dating back as far [...]
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District Court Unveils Wall Of History Project With Portraits Dating Back To 1910
Ninety-five portraits will offer a glimpse into court history in honor of the Nevada sesquicentennial celebration. The Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court will unveil a court wall of history project on Friday, Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m. at the Regional Justice Center on the 16th [...]
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