Court issues new administrative order related to destruction of certain physical evidence
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Blue diamonds awarded to those helping Clark County students become brilliant young graduates
Blue Diamond awards were presented to Truancy Diversion Program volunteer judges at a recognition event for those who are helping to keep Clark County students in school and on track to graduate. The volunteers work with the students weekly to help them transition from diamonds in the rough to brilliant young [...]
DUI court participants cross recovery program finish line
Seven felony DUI court participants crossed the finish line to graduate from the rigorous program. The graduates discussed what helped them during their three-year (plus) journey and their after-care plan to ensure they continue their quest for life-long recovery. Family members came to show support [...]
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Hot topics to be covered at Guardianship Bench Bar Meeting Monday
Judge Dianne Steel at Guardianship Bench Bar meetingIf you’re an attorney who handles guardianship cases, set your reminder for the Monday, May 16 Guardianship Bench Bar at the Public Guardian’s office at 515 Shadow Lane. It’s a brown-bag, open forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to [...]
Children’s Advocates To Take Oath To Make Difference Of A Lifetime
Children who have experienced traumatizing family situations and placed into foster care will gain a new voice when 17 new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will be sworn in at a ceremony at the Eighth Judicial District Family Court on Monday, May 16 at [...]
Las Vegas Law to premier first of six TV episodes shot in District Court
A lot of interest surrounds criminal cases in Las Vegas. A screening was held last week for a new television show Las Vegas Law that taps into that interest. The premier show is scheduled to run this Thursday, May 12 at 10 p.m. on Investigation Discovery (Cable [...]
Civil Bench Bar offers best practices for those looking to up their game
Attorneys who practice civil law in District Court should make it a point to attend the Civil Bench Bar meeting this Tuesday, May 10, 12:05 p.m. Courtroom 15D. The meeting agenda will include a review of April Nevada Supreme Court civil decisions.McClendon v. Colllins, 132 [...]
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Updated filing fees for probate cases
{“featuredImages”:[],”content”:” Check out the below link to get the details on the updated filing fees for probate cases. Click to access letter-fees-2016.pdf “}
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A-Tech seniors on track to success with party train gone bad capstone project before District Court Judge
Advanced Technologies Academy (A-TECH) seniors looked and acted the parts of lawyers, engineers and other professionals when they did their capstone project before District Court Judge Joanna Kishner on Apr. 20.Students from the legal studies program served as the attorneys in the case, while students from [...]
Judge Elissa Cadish to be honored with Liberty Bell Award for community work and educating youth on justice
District Court Judge Elissa Cadish will be honored with the Clark County Law Foundation Liberty Bell Award on Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m., at the Las Vegas replica of the Liberty Bell (located at the corner of Fourth St. and Lewis Ave.) at Centennial [...]
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