Jury system overhaul includes postcard summonses and a pay bump for jurors
A new jury services system will streamline the jury selection process and improve the experience for potential jurors. The changes begin with a new post card summons that offers three QR codes that link potential jurors to web pages with directions on how to respond to the notice, what to do the night before reporting […]
New group of 19 CASA volunteers will swear oath to advocate for 40 abused and neglected children
A new class of 19 CASA volunteers is trained-up and ready to swear an oath on June 24 at noon to speak for 40 abused and neglected children in foster care. The ceremony will take place at Family Court 601 N. Pecos Road, courtroom 9. The volunteers will share the inspiring reason why they decided […]
Nevada governor makes historic selection to fill judicial seat
In an historic moment for Nevada, Governor Joe Lombardo appointed Tina Talim, the first South Asian person to hold a judicial position in the state of Nevada, to Department 14 of the Eighth Judicial District Court. Talim, who currently serves as the Team Chief of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Unit in the Clark County […]
New class of CASA volunteers is trained-up and ready to swear oath to advocate for abused and neglected children
A new class of 22 CASA volunteers is trained-up and ready to swear an oath on May 13 at noon to speak for 35 abused and neglected children in foster care. The ceremony will take place at Family Court 601 N. Pecos Road, courtroom 9. There are more than 3,000 children in foster care in […]
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EJDC Administrative Order 24-01 outlines case reassignments
Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Jerry Wiese issued Administrative Order 24-01 that outlines a case reassignment as new Judge Erika Mendoza takes the bench.
Real heroes recognized with day of joy and celebration
Everyday, CASA volunteers do extraordinary things to help children in our community. The stories are heartwarming, especially compared to the stark realities of the world and the difficulties so many children face in their own homes. Every CASA volunteer is a real hero. At a recent volunteer appreciation event held to show appreciation for all […]
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CASA Program Pinwheels for Prevention Palooza scheduled at Family Court
Pinwheels will be planted by the hundreds at the CASA Program Pinwheels for Prevention Palooza on April 12 at noon, at 601 N. Pecos Road, near the Family Court flagpole to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month and to help grow the number of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Volunteers, court staff, judges, […]
Pajama appearances are out – Impressive stats are in at District Court
Virtual appearances were a hot topic at a recent Civil Bench-Bar meeting. ADKT 0581 Order Adopting Recommendations of the Commission to Study Best Practices for Virtual Advocacy in Nevada’s Courts became effective February 1, 2024, and judges offered insight on some of the best practices. Judge Gloria Sturman made it clear that District Court now […]
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Courthouse heroes getting big accolades from public officials after saving judge from attack
Michael Lasso Law clerk to Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus and Deputy District Attorney Jory Scarborough Received glowing recognition at the Clark County Commission meeting today, for taking immediate action when a defendant jumped the bench and attacked the judge in January. In a video, DA investigator Joe Diamonte, summarized the reasons […]
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Nevada Governor announces selection to fill judicial seat in Department 27 of Eighth Judicial District Court
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Erika Mendoza to fill the Department 27 judicial seat on the Eighth Judicial District Court. The seat became vacant when Judge Nancy Allf retired. Prior to her appointment, she served in the Clark County District Attorney’s office since including the Gun Crimes Unit, General Litigation Team and the Appellate […]