Monthly Archives: April 2022
15/04/22 Amendments to rules of practice coming to the Eighth
ADKT 0590 and 0591 amend the rules of practice in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada.
The Supreme Court of Nevada issued ADKT 0590 on April 11, 2022. It amends the Eighth Judicial District Court rules on organization of the court and court administration, Family Division matters and guardianship.
ADKT 0591 amends the Eighth Judicial District court rules regarding criminal practice and general provisions.
Below is Supreme Court of Nevada Order 0591.
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15/04/22 Applications being accepted for judicial seat in District Court Department IX
Applications are being accepted for judicial seat in department IX of the District Court, after Governor Steve Sisolak officially declared the vacancy. The seat in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada became available after the United States Senate approved the appointment of Jurist Cristina D. Silva to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada on March 23.
The Commission on Judicial Selection is now accepting applications for the open seat https://nvcourts.gov/AOC/Templates/documents.aspx?folderID=8938. The commission will review the applications and conduct interviews, before recommending three applicants to Governor Sisolak, who will make the appointment.
Since the judicial vacancy was announced after the March 18, 2022 filing deadline for the November 8, 2022 general election, NRS 293.165(2) applies. Therefore, to continue serving in the Eighth Judicial District Court, department IX, the successful appointee must file as a candidate for the next proceeding general election.
According to the Nevada Supreme Court website, the deadline for applicants to request FTP server access and background check paperwork from the Administrative Office of the Court is May 2, 2022 at noon. The application deadline is May 9, 2022 at noon. Applicant interviews are scheduled to be conducted June 9 and 10, according to the Nevada Supreme Court website.
For more information on the application process or to apply visit https://nvcourts.gov/AOC/Templates/documents.aspx?folderID=8938.
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13/04/22 Tonight 23 new CASA Volunteers to swear oath in a live ceremony to speak for best interests of abused and neglected children
A diverse cross-section of 23 newly trained Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will be sworn in Tonight April 13 at 6 p.m. at the Clark County Government Center, ODC 3 to advocate for the best interests for 59 children in foster care. It is the first in-person oath ceremony since the pandemic ad it fall on the final night of a five-week training program. Judge Frank Sullivan will swear in a married couple, CCSD staff, UNLV students, moms, City of Henderson staff, non-profit founder/director, realtors and casino employees . The CASA Program needs more volunteers to meet the goal of 1,000 volunteers to meet the advocacy needs of abused and neglected children in Clark County. Those interested can learn more at one of the many monthly online orientations. Potential volunteers for the CASA program can call 702-455-4306 or visit www.casalasvegas.org to sign up for one of the upcoming online orientations.
· Wednesday, Apr. 20 (6 – 7 p.m.)
· Friday, Apr. 22 (noon – 1 p.m.)
· Wednesday, May 4 (noon – 1 p.m.)
· Friday, May 13 (9 a.m. – 10 a.m.)
· Wednesday, May 18 (6 – 7 p.m.)
· Friday, May 27 (noon – 1 p.m.)
The CASA program, which is part of the Family Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court, recruits, screens, trains and supports volunteers to represent the best interests of foster children in Clark County. The advocates represent the children in school, child and family team meetings, and in court. Volunteering for the program involves a two-year commitment and a willingness to spend quality time with the children to advocate for them. In 1980, Judge John Mendoza led the creation of the CASA Program in Clark County.
“When you give abused and neglected kids a CASA, you give them a voice. When you give them a voice, you give them hope. When you give them hope, you give them a future,” said Family Court Judge Frank Sullivan, who presides over the program. “CASA’s are the eyes and ears for the court. They provide a voice and offer stability for kids who are in foster care and don’t otherwise have a lot of stability in their lives.”
“Everyday, CASA volunteers are advocating for and changing the stories of abused and neglected children,” said Presiding Family Court Judge Rebecca Burton “We invite those who really want to make a difference in our community to visit casalasvegas.org to learn more and sign up for one of the online orientations.”
The ceremony will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/CASALasVegas at 6 p.m.
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08/04/22 New District Court Administrative Order 22-06 modifies juvenile delinquency procedures
District Court Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell issued Administrative Order 22-06 today. The order modifies Juvenile delinquency procedures.
To view the order
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01/04/22 Hundreds of pinwheels to be planted during child abuse prevention month to promote the big need for CASA volunteers
Hundreds of pinwheels will be planted by CASA volunteers, court staff, judges, and child welfare partners at Family Court on April 8 at noon, at 601 N. Pecos Road near the Family Court flagpole, to bring attention to April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program is planting the pinwheels to raise awareness about the need for more CASA volunteers to speak on behalf of children in the foster care system. The pinwheels also serve as a reminder of the uplifting childhoods and bright futures that all children deserve, including the many children in our community who face abuse and neglect, and receive services under the supervision of Family Court.
The CASA program, which is part of the Family Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court, recruits, screens, trains and supports volunteers to represent the best interests of hundreds of foster children annually. The advocates represent the children in school, child and family team meetings, and in court. Volunteering for the program involves a two-year commitment and a willingness to spend quality time with the children to advocate for them. For more information about the CASA program call 702-455-CASA, or visit www.casalasvegas.org.
“When you give abused and neglected kids a CASA, you give them a voice. When you give them a voice, you give them hope. When you give them hope, you give them a future,” said Family Court Judge Frank Sullivan, who presides over the program. “CASA’s are the eyes and ears for the court. They provide a voice and offer stability for kids who are in foster care and don’t otherwise have a lot of stability in their lives.”
“Everyday, CASA volunteers are advocating for and changing the stories of abused and neglected children,” said Presiding Family Court Judge Rebecca Burton “We invite those who really want to make a difference in our community to visit casalasvegas.org to learn more and sign up for one of the online orientations.”
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