Public invited to provide input on finalist candidates for recent vacancy for family court hearing master position
The public is invited to provide comments regarding finalists for a hearing master position with the Eighth Judicial District Court. Public input is part of a three-tiered recruitment process established in an administrative directive for selecting District Court hearing masters and commissioners. Input on the candidates can be e-mailed to the Eighth Judicial District Human […]
Two new classes of CASA volunteers to cross the finish line
Retirees, students, and a teacher are among 19 new CASA volunteers who will be in one of two new classes of volunteers who will advocate for 42 abused and neglected children in the community. On Monday, Oct. 30 at noon, and Monday, Nov. 6 at noon, a class of new volunteers will be sworn in […]
23 new CASA Volunteers will transform their own lives when they take oath to advocate for abused and neglected children
Forty-four abused and neglected children in the community will have one of 23 new CASA Volunteers to advocate for their best interests. On Thursday, Sept. 14 at noon, the new volunteers will be sworn in at Family Court 601 N. Pecos Road, courtroom 9. There are more than 3,000 children in foster care. These children […]
District Court Administrative Order 23-04 outlines parameters for image gathering in Eighth Judicial District courthouses
Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada issued Administrative Order 23-04 today. The new order provides clear direction on image gathering in courthouse facilities. https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/general/court-rules-and-administrative-orders/
52 Abused And Neglected Kids To Get 24 New CASA Volunteers On Their Side
Abused and neglected children in the community will have 24 new CASA volunteers on their side on Thursday, June 15 at 3:30 p.m., The new CASA volunteers will be sworn in at Family Court 601 N. Pecos Road, courtroom 9. The volunteers will advocate for the best interests of 52 children. Many more volunteers are […]
Judicial Investiture reflects traditions of Hawaii
Las Vegas is home to a large Hawaiian community. It is referred to by some as “the ninth island.” The beauty of the Hawaiian culture was shared at the investiture of Judge Danielle K. Chio and Judge Jacob A. Reynolds. Judge Chio is the first woman of Hawaiian ancestry to serve on the District Court […]
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Gleaming pinwheels to be planted to make important statement
Stories about child abuse break people’s hearts. They’re left wondering what they can do to help. April is child abuse prevention month. Hundreds of pinwheels will be planted at family court on March 31 at noon, at 601 N. Pecos Road, near the Family Court flagpole. The gleaming pinwheels are intended to bring attention to […]
District Court Administrative Order 23-03 outlines case reassignments
District Court Administrative Order 23-03 outlines case reassignments to include new judges who have joined the Eighth Judicial District Court bench. Effective March 20, 2023, Judge Danielle “Pieper” Chio will preside over Department 7. Department 7 will retain the existing caseload assigned to that department. Effective March 20, 2023, Judge Jacob A. Reynolds will preside […]
A volunteer army is growing by 17 – more needed
A volunteer army is growing by 17 on Monday, March 6, at an oath ceremony for Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. These new volunteers are stepping up to speak for abused and neglected children. They have successfully completed five weeks of training. They will spend between two to three hours a week, getting to […]