Savvy mom put breaks on scam targeted at daughter and saves the day
Mother really did know best when it came to a 22 year-old former Las Vegas resident who got a call from a scammer posing as an officer, and threatening to throw her in jail for a warrant for missing jury duty. The young woman was [...]
Civil Bench Bar Chili Cook-off winners
Alexandra McLeod awarded prizes to chili cook-off winners at February Civil Bench-Bar meeting. Nadia Con Magdenko was the grand prize winner. T. Augustus Claus won second place and Lauren Peu00f1a won third prize. The winners took home lovely engraved spoons. The cook-off is an annual [...]
Gambling treatment diversion court in gaming capital launches with aim to be model court
The Nevada Eighth Judicial District court launched the first gambling treatment diversion court (GTDC) in Nevada in October. Judge Cheryl Moss hosted an open house today to offer information on the new gambling treatment court.Judge Moss was appointed by Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell to [...]
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Trevor Hatfield recognized as Pro Bono Volunteer of month for helping those needing legal help
Judge Joanna Kishner read the accomplishments of Trevor J. Hatfield who was recognized the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada pro bono volunteer of the month. [...]
Drug court saved my life
At every specialty court graduation, at least one person tells those gathered that the program saved their life. At the November graduation, a drug court graduate said just that. They weren’t exaggerating. Those that end up in specialty courts get there after heading down a [...]
Mock trials in real courtrooms get fourth graders bragging about what they learned
Nearly 50 very excited fourth graders from Grant M. Bowler Elementary School descended on the court for a case against renowned wizard Harry Potter before District Court Judge Adriana Escobar and Judge Kerry Earley. On Nov. 16, two classes played the roles of judge, jury, [...]
Veteran takes home coveted Las Vegas Golden Knights quilt
Local veteran Dave Harris takes home the coveted Las Vegas Golden Knights quilt made by the volunteers of Quilts of Valor. The Las Vegas chapter of Quilts of Valor makes quilts for veterans including those who fly in honor flight and those who graduate from [...]
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Public invited to provide input on candidates for court hearing master
The public is invited to provide comments regarding candidates for a hearing master position for the Eighth Judicial District Court. The public input will be part of a three-tiered recruitment process established in an administrative directive for selecting District Court hearing masters and commissioners. Input [...]
Judges dish turkey for elementary school students and their families
Students at Mt. View Elementary School on East Kell Lane got an early Thanksgiving treat when District Court judges, staff and other volunteers dished up turkey, the fixings and pie at an early Thanksgiving dinner for students and their families. The District court bench pitched [...]
It’s in the rules
“It’s in the rules – read the rules,” was a well-worn mantra from Commissioner Chris Beecroft Jr. in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at District Court. Chris passed away on Dec. 26, 2016. In addition to his work in Discovery, Commissioner Beecroft oversaw the Alternative Dispute [...]