30 CASA Volunteers cross the training finish line ready to make a difference
A new class of 30 CASA volunteers is ready to swear an oath on Feb 10 at noon to speak for 67 abused and neglected children in foster care. The volunteers represent a cross-section of our community including students, retirees including a retired capitol hill police officer and others. The ceremony will take place at […]
Three finalists under review by Nevada governor for District Court Family Division judicial seat
Three finalists’ names have been sent to Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo as potential replacements for the department Y seat in Family Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court bench. Paul Gaudet Nicholas Petsas Adriana White The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection conducted public interviews of all qualified applicants. On January 24, the three finalists’ names were […]
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New District Court Administrative Order 25-01 spells out what’s new in Probate
In April 2024, the Eighth Judicial District Court engaged the National Center for State Courts (“NCSC”) to conduct a comprehensive study of the probate court in Clark County, including an evaluation of case management practices, scheduling, and resource allocation; and, In December, NCSC submitted its final report, recommending the addition of a second probate commissioner […]
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LIMA Networking Event will add momentum to program that is saving lives through treatment, training and rehabilitation
The Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health and Addiction (LIMA) Program, in cooperation with the University of Nevada, Reno extension Hope and Recovery Team, will host their first 2025 community resource sharing event on February 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the North Las Vegas University of Nevada, Reno extension campus in classroom […]
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There is a new probate commissioner in town – Why you should care
If you have assets that you want to pass on to those you care about, or you have family or friends with assets that you expect to inherit, it’s good to know about probate. When someone passes away, probate is the legal process for paying creditors and distributing assets to beneficiaries. Probate could involve validating […]
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Orders In The Court Pandemic Technology Delivers Mega Results With Electronic Court Orders Topping One Million
Judge Jerry Wiese gave awards to Judge Charles Hoskin for OIC’s first order processed and to Judge David Gibson Jr. for the one millionth order processed on December 11 of this year at 7:59 a.m. The one millionth electronic OIC order was processed by Judge David Gibson Jr. on December 11 of this year at […]
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Informal trials officially launch at Family Court to improve access to justice and improve litigant satisfaction
“We need a system that self-represented litigants can understand and they can navigate,” said Judge Gordon. “We need a system that works for everyone; that helps to solve problems without being the problem; and we need to always look for ways to improve how we deliver access to justice and to ensure the integrity of […]
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60 CASA volunteers will get on fast track at Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix with Boyz II Men
Sixty CASA volunteers will be on the fast track at the Formula1 Las Vegas Grand Prix when they present the American flag on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 9:44 p.m., during the national anthem sung by vocal harmony group Boyz II Men. The special ceremony is scheduled for the final day, just prior to the Formula […]
