Las Vegas autism court brings effective methods and resources for youth and charts a course for others to follow
When the detention alternative for autistic youth (DAAY) treatment court gets underway, Judge Sunny Bailey knows what needs to be done, and she and a specialized team of professionals make it happen. The court works with precision to get kids with autism in the juvenile justice system on track. Many of the youth are undiagnosed […]
Child Abuse Prevention Month To Wrap Up With 24 New CASA Volunteers Who Will Swear Oath To Speak For Children Who Need An Advocate
The CASA Program will finish the month of April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month, on a high note, when 24 new volunteers swear an oath to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). On April 28 at noon, in courtroom 9 at Family Court at 601 N. Pecos Road, the new volunteers will participate in […]
Nevada Governor appoints new judge to Eighth Judicial Court Family Division
Governor Joe Lombardo announced his appointment of Gregory G. Gordon to the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division, department C. He replaces recently retired Judge Rebecca Burton. The Commission on Judicial Selection interviewed applicants and recommended three candidates to the governor for his selection to fill the vacant judicial seat. “I’m pleased to announce that […]
District Court taking applications for Alternative Dispute Resolution/Discovery Commissioner
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada is accepting employment applications for alternative dispute resolution (ADR)/Discovery commissioner position. The application closing date is May 4, 2023 at 5 p.m. The ADR/Discovery commissioner will be assigned to the alternative dispute resolution and Discovery will be responsible for implementing various alternatives through which participants can pass in order […]
District Court judge named 2023 Liberty Bell Award winner
The Clark County Law Foundation announced today that Judge Nancy L. Allf is a 2023 winner of the Liberty Bell award. The awards presentation is scheduled for April 28 at the Historic Fifth Street School. Judge Allf will be honored with two other 2023 recipients Doreen Hartwell, Esq., from Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd., and Brian Scott, Esq., City Attorney, […]
District Court Judge receives highest distinguished award from Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas Council
Being the chief judge of Nevada’s busiest court is no small responsibility; it requires significant leadership skills and an accomplishment driven mindset. District Court Chief Judge Jerry Wiese recently received recognition for his leadership and accomplishments with the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America, Las Vegas Area Council. The award wasn’t given […]
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 […]
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo names two new judges to Eighth Judicial District Court
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo today named two new judges to the Eighth Judicial District Court Family Division. Paul M. Gaudet was appointed to Department N and Regina M. McConnell to Department O. McConnell replaces Judge Frank Sullivan, who retired recently, and Gaudet replaces Judge Matthew Harter, who passed away in November. “Paul and Regina both […]
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 […]