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June 7, 2022 District Court Administrative Order 22-09 outlines case reassignments
District Court Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell issued Administrative Order 22-09 that outlines changes made to case assignments in juvenile delinquency and dependency, and changes in assignments in the civil/criminal division.
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June 7, 2022 District Court Truancy Diversion program seeking volunteer professionals to light the way for student success
The pandemic disrupted school attendance habits and the Truancy Diversion Program (TDP) goal is to help get students back on track. Attorneys, mental health professionals, law enforcement officers and other professionals are invited to step up as truancy diversion volunteer judges to bring up graduation rates in Clark County. TDP volunteers are asked to commit one morning each week to preside over a weekly session at an assigned Clark County School District (CCSD) or Charter school. Wearing a judicial robe, the TDP volunteer judge, an educational liaison and a family advocate meet with students and their families, if possible, to address each student’s attendance record, behavioral issues and barriers to regular school attendance. The volunteers along with the educational liaison, also facilitate solutions, and motivate students to attend class and complete assignments.
Those with additional questions or who want to volunteer, can contact the Truancy Diversion Program through email TDP@clarkcountycourts.us or call 702-455-1755.
The program is overseen by District Court Judge Margaret Pickard in collaboration with the CCSD. “Our Truancy Diversion Program volunteers motivate kids who may not otherwise have anyone else in their life to fill that role,” said Judge Pickard. “The volunteer judges have a tremendous positive influence and mentor young people struggling with school attendance towards a brighter future with promise. Having that kind of impact is incredibly rewarding.”
Skipping school, cutting, ditching, or as it is officially known – truancy, is considered by many as a gateway to dropping out of school and criminal activity. The Truancy Diversion Program (TDP) gets kids in school and on track to graduate, so they can take steps to achieve career success.
The TDP, administered by the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, was established by Judge Gerald Hardcastle in 2002. Volunteering for the Truancy Diversion Program is a rewarding way to make our community stronger through helping our youth achieve the skills they need to have successful careers. The volunteer judge imparts formality to the student meetings while also providing access to an approachable authority figure who helps to solve obstacles and motivate. The interaction between the TDP judge and family provides participants with enhanced social skills, a sense of empowerment, and an increased appreciation for the value of education.
A training session planned to give volunteer judges the tips and tools they need to motivate students to achieve. TDP volunteers must be at least 21 and able to pass a background check. The total time commitment is approximately 2.5 hours per week for the duration of the school year.
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May 13, 2022 Judge William Voy announces his retirement after 24 years serving in the Family Division of District Court
Judge William Voy has committed his career to serving the youth of Clark County. He was appointed by the governor of the State of Nevada to the Eighth Judicial District Court in 1998. For the first five years, Judge Voy heard domestic matters related primarily to divorce, custody and child-support. He also presided over the Adult Mental Health Civil Commitment Court. In 2003, he was selected to preside over the juvenile delinquency court. His communications style and life-experiences made the assignment a perfect fit. In 2005, Judge Voy established the nation’s first specialty court for sexually exploited youth. In addition, he implemented the state’s first juvenile diversion court and mental health court, as well as oversaw the implementation of Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) that reduced average daily population in detention by 50 percent. As a result, Judge Voy developed the first Probation 24/7 Intensive Supervision Unit in the country.
Judge Voy has been a key figure in Keeping Kids in School Summits hosted by the Eighth Judicial District Court, the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority and the Clark County School District. The summits have been held over many years to bring those involved in education, justice and youth services together to cover techniques to improve student success and graduation rates. Judge William Voy also oversaw the Truancy Diversion Program (TDP) an effective, non-punitive, incentive-based approach to re-engage at-risk students with truancy problems to prevent and reduce youth crime.
“Judge Voy has dedicated many years to turning the lives around of youth facing the justice system in our community,” said District Court Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell. “We wish Judge Voy well in all his future endeavors.” In a letter to the governor and chief justice of the Nevada Supreme Court announcing his retirement, Judge Voy wrote, “For the last twenty-four years, it has been my great privilege and honor to serve the families and citizens of Clark County and the State of Nevada. I look forward to being able to continue to serve the families and citizens of Nevada in the future.” His retirement is effective May 31 of this year.
“Striving to find good in the youth who appeared before him, Judge Voy has been an innovative leader in creating programs to provide structure and help, rather than punishment, where appropriate to guide children to better choices and a better life. Judge Voy will be greatly missed by his colleagues, community partners and the families he has assisted,” said Presiding Family Division Judge Rebecca Burton. “As the judicial officer who married my husband and I, Judge Voy holds an extra special place in my heart.”
Prior to being appointed to the District Court bench, Judge Voy spent 10 years in private practice in Las Vegas and also served as a captain in the U.S. Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Office, stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Judge Voy received his law degree from Willamette University in Salem Oregon in 1986.
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April 15, 2022 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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April 15, 2022 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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April 8, 2022 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.
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April 1, 2022 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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March 29, 2022 Founder of Nevada specialty court aimed at treating problem gambling gets special recognition
The Nevada Council on problem gambling estimates that problem gambling may affect up to six percent of adults in Nevada. The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Gambling Treatment Diversion Court (GTDC) today marked Problem Gambling Awareness month in a specialty Court session. Judge Cheryl Moss, Ret. was given special recognition for her work to establish the GTDC. The court is considered to be a model court.
Nearly 150,000 people in Nevada are believed to suffer the negative emotional, financial and personal consequences of problem gambling; a behavior known to compromise, disrupt or damage personal, family or vocational pursuits. Problem gambling can also lead to criminal activity.
Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell, who presides over the GTDC shared the details of how Judge Moss prompted her to start a Gambling Treatment Diversion court. “Honestly, without Judge Moss we would not have this court today,” said Judge Bell.
“I am proud to represent Nevada,” said Judge Moss. She shared that Ohio and New Jersey are looking at adding a Gambling Treatment Diversion court. Program participants present for the court today, tearfully thanked Judge Moss for her work to establish the court aimed at getting those with gambling addiction back on track through treatment.
The participants who appeared before Judge Bell gave progress reports on their treatment and their lives. One participant shared the biggest difference he has seen in himself, “I went from not caring about my future to overly caring about my future.”
The GTDC commenced in November 2018, with Judge Cheryl Moss presiding. Per Nevada Revised Statues 458A, defendants are eligible for GTDC if they have been convicted of a crime and committed that crime in furtherance, or as a result, of problem gambling. A qualified mental health professional must examine and determine the defendant is a problem gambler. Those who commit a violent crime, a crime against a child, or a sexual offense are not eligible for the program. Participants must agree to pay restitution as a condition of treatment.
The Gambling Treatment Diversion Court (GTDC) marked their first graduation ceremony last October. The Eighth Judicial District GDTC is a court-supervised, comprehensive treatment program for those in the criminal justice system as a result of a problem gambling disorder. The program is currently the only one of its kind in the country. Treatment for the 18 to 36 month GTDC program includes individual and group counseling focused on problem gambling, State-funded Certified Problem Gambling Counselors provide the treatment. Participants may also be required to complete substance abuse and mental health counseling, wellness education, peer support and drug and alcohol testing when needed. Additional services include residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, anger management and impulse control groups, gender-specific and trauma treatment, grief and loss treatment, treatment targeting criminal behavior and family therapy. Program participants are required to pay an administrative fee of $1,500 after they have paid their entire restitution. Treatment costs are covered by insurance or state grant funds. The GTDC program is in session every other Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.
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March 25, 2022 New District Court Administrative Order 22-05 outlines civil/criminal case reassignments for departments 2 and 9
Today, District Court Judge Linda Marie Bell issued Administrative Order: 22-05 that outlines civil/criminal case reassignments to further foster consistency, efficiency, and fairness. Accordingly, pursuant to EDCR 1.30(b), effective March 28, 2022, the following departments will have the case assignments set out below. Civil/Criminal Division Assignments Department 2 will have an all-criminal assignment, including homicide. Department 2 will replace Department 9 on the homicide team, and the homicide cases currently being heard in Department 9 are reassigned to Department 2. Department 2 will replace Department 9 on the Outlying Track of the Criminal Case Flow Model. All civil cases currently being heard by Department 2 will be reassigned to Department 9. Department 2 will continue to preside over MAT Re-Entry Court. Department 9 will have a civil and criminal assignment. All homicide cases currently being heard by Department 9 will be reassigned to Department 2. Department 9 will replace Department 2 on Track 13 of the Criminal Case Flow Model. All civil cases currently being heard by Department 2 will be reassigned to Department 9. The EJDC Administration will publish the list of cases affected by the aforementioned reassignments on the EJDC website and will further publish an updated Criminal Case Flow Model. The Administrative Order shall supersede any prior administrative orders regarding these assignments.
To view the full Order 22-05
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March 24, 2022 State District Court judge and UNLV professor get nod from Senate for seat on federal bench in Nevada
By a 50 to 46 vote at 8:16 Wednesday night in Washington, D.C, the Honorable Cristina D. Silva received confirmation to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Nevada.
Judge Silva knew the vote was coming and tried to get home in time to watch it; but the vote came early and she heard the good news in her car instead. It was an exciting moment for Judge Silva. “I am truly humbled by the confirmation. It has been my honor to serve the State of Nevada as a District Court Judge. My thanks to Governor Sisolak for my appointment in 2019, and the citizens of Nevada for my retention in 2020. I look forward to continuing my career as a public servant,” said Judge Silva.
The Senate yesterday also confirmed Prof. Anne Rachel Traum as a district judge for the U.S. District of Nevada. “We are delighted that these two highly accomplished individuals will join us as district judges,” said U.S. District Judge for the District of Nevada Chief Judge Miranda Du.
Judge Silva was appointed to serve for the Eighth Judicial District Court, Department IX, in March 2019. She presided over both civil and criminal matters.
“We congratulate Judge Cristina Silva on her confirmation to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. Judge Silva has been an outstanding jurist for the Eighth Judicial District Court. She will continue to serve our state well as a member of the federal judiciary” Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell
After receiving her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and her B.A. from Wellesley College, where she double majored in Political Science and Spanish, Judge Silva dedicated herself to public service.
Judge Silva began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office where she quickly moved up the ranks to become the Assistant Chief of Litigation of the Domestic Violence Unit. After relocating to Nevada in 2011, she applied that experience toward successfully prosecuting a wide range of cases involving violence, drugs, and financial-based crimes for the United States Department of Justice as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada. During her tenure as an AUSA, she served as the Deputy Chief to the Organized Crime Strike Force overseeing several programs including Project Safe Neighborhoods, Project Safe Childhood, Organized Crime and Gangs, and Human Trafficking. In 2017, she was awarded the Community Impact Award by the National Latino Peace Officers Association for her efforts combatting violent crime in the Las Vegas Valley. Her commitment to her work and her community earned her the position of Chief of the Criminal Division for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada. She was the first woman and Latina appointed to that position.
Judge Silva serves on the board of the Las Vegas Latino Bar Association and is an active member of the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys. She is also a member of the Clark County Bar Association, the Hispanic National Bar Association (HBNA), and the Federal Bar Association. In March of 2019, she was named a Top Attorney Under 40 by the HBNA, and was recognized as a 2019 Legal Elite for her work as a Government Attorney by Nevada Business Magazine.
Professor Traum has been a professor of law and associate dean for experiential legal education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, where she has taught since 2008. At the law school, Prof. Traum directed the Appellate Clinic, which she founded in 2009, and co-directed the Misdemeanor Clinic, which she co-founded in 2018. Previously, she served as special counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Access to Justice. Before joining UNLV, Prof. Traum served as an assistant federal public defender for the District of Nevada and an assistant U.S. attorney in the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada, Civil Division.
Prof. Traum received her Bachelor of Arts, with honors in history, from Brown University in 1991 and received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, in 1996. She was instrumental in establishing the Nevada Appellate Pro Bono Program in 2013 and chaired the Nevada Board of Indigent Defense Services from 2020 to 2021. She was elected fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers in 2020.
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