Retired Justice and Nevada legal luminary named Distinguished Fellow at UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Retired Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Cherry was recently named a Distinguished Fellow at the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law. Justice Cherry’s impressive legal career and his contributions to enhance the Nevada justice system including: the addition of an Appellate Court, improvement of [...]
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Is it your time to make a move to volunteer
Don’t miss one of the two remaining June opportunities to learn about one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences that you can undertake. Learn how you can change a child’s story, while learning a whole lot more as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Find [...]
MAT specialty court alumni gathering set to bring support to those in recovery
{“featuredImages”:[{“title”:””,”description”:””,”url”:”https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/wp-content/uploads/7995_jamesmccartney.jpeg”}],”content”:” So many people get caught in the loop of addiction and crime. The loop is like quicksand that takes everything from those in its grip. James McCartney was caught in that grip of drinking and using for nearly 42 years, until one day in prison he realized he had to get out. That’s when […]
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New Jury Trial Plan continues COVID-19 protections for those coming for jury duty and others involved with trials
During the COVID-19 pandemic, jurors must be given reasonable assurance of their safety before participating in the jury process. As such, the EJDC has worked closely with several entities, including Clark County, University Medical Center (UMC), the State of Nevada’s Division of Health and Human [...]
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Judge issues Order of Execution for Zane Floyd
Judge Michael Villani issued an Order of Execution for Zane Michael Floyd, who was convicted of multiple murders in 2000.zane-floydooeDownload [...]
New Administrative Order 21-04 addresses all operations as court ramps up from slowdown caused by pandemic
New Administrative Order 21-04 continues the District Court’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For purposes of clarity and to avoid confusion, this order supersedes AO 20-01 through 20-13, 20-16, 20-17, 20-22, 20-23, 20-24, and 21-03. Any portions of those orders that remain in effect are included [...]
Which court is where
If you’re an attorney just emerging from the pandemic to make your way back to the courthouse, there may be confusion on who is where. Below are way-finders for the Regional Justice Center and Family Court that may be helpful. [...]
Legal community mourns the loss of the Honorable Valerie Adair
The legal community mourns the loss of The Honorable Valerie Adair, who passed away Sunday. Judge Adair served with distinction on the bench of the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada until her recent retirement. “I am extremely saddened at the news that Judge Valerie [...]
Change a child’s story
Kids who end up in foster care have had their lives upended. They really need someone who will look out for them and speak on their behalf in court and in school as they face the challenges before them. Those who really want to make [...]
It’s all about the best interest of our kids
“It’s all about the best interest of our kids,” said Judge Frank Sullivan repeatedly during a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) oath ceremony to swear in 17 volunteers who will speak on behalf children in foster care. That line sums up the essence of what [...]