February 24 Leaders Career Fair could open path for new career protecting courts
Twelve law enforcement agencies including the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court will be recruiting at the Leaders Career Fair on Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Court Human Resource professionals will be at the job fair [...]
February 13 Civil Bench Bar to be packed with useful information
The February 13 noon Civil Bench-Bar Meeting in courtroom 10D at the Regional Justice Center will be packed with useful information including, an update on important changes to jury services and must know information on criminal case sealing. The top five things you should know [...]
17 CASA volunteers including a retired teacher, cop and principal open their hearts to speak up for kids
Seventeen new CASA volunteers have opened their hearts to children who have endured abuse and neglect. The volunteers will take an oath to speak on behalf of 47 kids on Monday, Feb. 12 at noon at Family Court, Courtroom 9, 601 N. Pecos Road.The volunteers, including [...]
Judge rules to grant media petition on release of police records
Judge Richard Scotti ruled to grant a petition filed by media outlets for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for the release of video from body cameras worn by police, 911 calls evidence logs, surveillance video, interview reports and other materials from 1 October. Judge [...]
Judge Elissa Cadish issues order to unseal search warrant records with redaction related to Stephen Paddock investigation of 1 October
Judge Elissa Cadish issued an order this morning to unseal search warrant records with redaction related to Stephen Paddock investigation of 1 October.JudgeCadishOrder1_30_18 [...]
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Med Mal Sweeps coming February 5
The Medical Dental Malpractice Status Check Calendar, more commonly known as Med Mal Sweeps, will be held on Monday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Ave. in Courtroom 14A. If the trial department has been set, or your trial [...]
Judge issues Minute Order in media case brought to unseal search warrant records from 1 October mass-shooter investigation
District Court Judge Elissa Cadish issued a Minute Order today in the case brought by American Broadcasting, Inc. and other media outlets to unseal search warrant records from 1 October mass-shooter investigation.Journal Entries: “The Court held a hearing on January 16, 2018. Since that hearing, [...]
Judges honor lawyer for his work to give children and others a better life
Michael Kagan was recognized by the District Court bench as the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Volunteer of the Month for January. Judge Joanna Kishner presented the award to Michael who serves the UNLV Immigration Clinic director.The Legal Aid Center of Southern [...]
Judge Jerry Wiese resumes handling of settlement conferences in District Court
Settlement conferences have proven to be an effective way to resolve cases, and save time and resources for the court and involved parties. Judge Jerry Wiese has resumed the responsibility to handle settlement conferences for the District Court. “My staff and I in department 30 [...]
Pay it forward in the new year by speaking up for abused and neglected kids
This time of the year, a lot of people contemplate what they can do to get the year off to a good start. Those who want to help children in need, may want to consider volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). A CASA [...]