Five show they have what it takes to protect justice – Do you have what it takes?
The Regional Justice Center and Family Court have thousands of visitors each day. Hundreds of inmates are transported to and from the court facilities each business day for hearings and trials. The wheels of justice need a significant and well-trained team of marshals to ensure that they run safely and smoothly. The expectations are high […]
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District Court taking applications for a juvenile delinquency hearing master
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada is accepting employment applications for a hearing master for juvenile delinquency position. The application closing date is Aug. 9, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. Interested applicants should review the full application postings to apply for the hearing master position on the district court website employment page: http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/general/employment-opportunities/ Applicants must […]
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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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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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Public invited to provide input on finalist candidates for recent vacancy for family court hearing master position
The public is invited to provide comments regarding finalists for a hearing master position with the Eighth Judicial District Court. Public input is part of a three-tiered recruitment process established in an administrative directive for selecting District Court hearing masters and commissioners. Input on the candidates can be e-mailed to the Eighth Judicial District Human […]
