Court employees kick in socks and underwear for Matt Kelly Elementary emergency supply
At a recent visit to Matt Kelly Elementary School for a newspaper article on the Keeping Kids in School truancy diversion program, the community school liaison mentioned that they always need socks and underwear for kids who have “accidents.” That mention prompted a little drive [...]
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Judge Doug Smith Announces His Retirement From District Court Bench
Judge Doug SmithIn a letter addressed to Governor Steve Sisolak, Judge Doug Smith announced his retirement from District Court department eight, effective April 12. In the letter he wrote, “I plan to retire to spend time with my family.”Judge Smith, who is 67, has presided [...]
Mexican justice officials to visit Nevada Eighth Judicial District District Court to see American justice system in action
A delegation from Mexico including investigators, prosecutors and forensic experts will visit the Eighth Judicial District Court in the Regional Justice Center at 200 Lewis Ave. on March 14 from 9 a.m. until noon to observe an oral, adversarial system of justice in action. The [...]
March 12 Civil Bench Bar Meeting to cover ground on changes to Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure
The March 12 Civil Bench-Bar meeting at noon, in courtroom 10D, will offer valuable insight on new changes to Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure. Michael Gayan will cover Rule4; Judge Ron Israel will cover minor compromises; and Judge Jerry Wiese will cover Rule 16 followed [...]