Class of drug court graduates celebrate their productive new lives
A baby cries as Judge Carolyn Ellsworth begins the graduation ceremony for the March class of drug court graduates. The judge smiles and tells those gathered, “It’s great to have the babies here. It’s great that they’re here and come into the world drug-free.” After [...]
2019 Liberty Bell to be awarded to District Court Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell
The Hon. Linda Marie Bell, Hon. Stewart L. Bell (Ret.) and Constance Akridge, Esq. are the recipients of the Clark County Law Foundation 2019 Liberty Bell Award. The recipients will be honored on Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m., at the Historic Fifth Street School Auditorium, 401 [...]
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Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure have changed and they’re a must-read for lawyers
The Supreme Court’s Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure (NRCP) Committee did an exhaustive review that resulted in the changes to the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure (NRCP), the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure (NRAP), and the Nevada Electronic Filing and Conversion Rules (NEFCR). The changes [...]
Court employees kick in socks and underwear for Matt Kelly Elementary emergency supply
At a recent visit to Matt Kelly Elementary School for a newspaper article on the Keeping Kids in School truancy diversion program, the community school liaison mentioned that they always need socks and underwear for kids who have “accidents.” That mention prompted a little drive [...]
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Judge Doug Smith Announces His Retirement From District Court Bench
Judge Doug SmithIn a letter addressed to Governor Steve Sisolak, Judge Doug Smith announced his retirement from District Court department eight, effective April 12. In the letter he wrote, “I plan to retire to spend time with my family.”Judge Smith, who is 67, has presided [...]
Mexican justice officials to visit Nevada Eighth Judicial District District Court to see American justice system in action
A delegation from Mexico including investigators, prosecutors and forensic experts will visit the Eighth Judicial District Court in the Regional Justice Center at 200 Lewis Ave. on March 14 from 9 a.m. until noon to observe an oral, adversarial system of justice in action. The [...]
March 12 Civil Bench Bar Meeting to cover ground on changes to Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure
The March 12 Civil Bench-Bar meeting at noon, in courtroom 10D, will offer valuable insight on new changes to Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure. Michael Gayan will cover Rule4; Judge Ron Israel will cover minor compromises; and Judge Jerry Wiese will cover Rule 16 followed [...]
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 [...]
Bonnie Bulla been selected by Nevada Governor to serve on the Nevada Court of Appeals
Discovery Commissioner Bonnie Bulla has been selected by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak to serve on the Nevada Court of Appeals. Bonnie has served as the NVEJD court discovery commissioner since 2007. Prior to joining the District Court, she worked in private practice where she handled cases [...]
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