• Investiture Ceremony Scheduled For Judge Melissa Saragosa

    Judges, Justice Court, Media Advisory 02.22.2007 No Comments

    WHAT:         Investiture ceremony for Las Vegas Justice Court Judge Melissa Saragosa.

    WHEN:         3:30 p.m., Friday (February 23, 2007).

    WHERE:       Regional Justice Center, Courtroom 1B, 200 Lewis Avenue.

    EVENT:        During this ceremony, Judge Saragosa will formally be administered the oath of office and will receive her judicial robe. Members of the judiciary, including the Nevada Supreme Court, the Eighth Judicial District Court, and the Las Vegas Township Justice Court will attend the ceremony. The judges will make formal comments, with concluding remarks presented by District Court Judge Douglas Herndon. A reception will follow the ceremony in the Café @ RJC.

    CONTACT:  Michael Sommermeyer, Court Information Officer, (702) 671-4534.

  • Courthouse Docents Needed for Tours

    Administration, Courts 02.20.2007 No Comments

    Project REAL is seeking volunteers who can assist in providing court-sponsored educational tours of the Las Vegas Township Justice Court and the Eighth Judicial District Court. The program assists the Clark County Courts in providing students with an overview of the state court system through a hands-on civics lesson. The tours support curriculum developed for Clark County’s School District and focuses on grades 5 through 12. Individuals willing to serve as docents should contact Project REAL at (702) 388-7527 or by visiting www.relevantlaw.org.

  • State Judiciary To Honor Four New District Court Judges

    Administration, District Court, Events, Judges 02.06.2007 No Comments

    WHAT: Investiture ceremony for four newly elected District Court Judges.

    WHEN: 2:30 p.m., Thursday (February 8 ).

    WHERE: Cashman Center Theatre, 850 Las Vegas Blvd.

    EVENT: During this ceremony, Judges James M. Bixler, Elizabeth L. Halverson, Susan H. Johnson and William S. Potter will formally be administered the oath of office and will receive their judicial robes. More than 60 members of the Nevada Judiciary, including the U.S. District Court for Nevada, Nevada Supreme Court, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court and the Eighth Judicial District Court, will attend the ceremony.

    Each of the new judges will make formal comments. Chief Justice A. William Maupin will serve as master of ceremonies. A reception will follow the ceremony at 5 p.m. in the Regional Justice Center Canyon, 200 Lewis Avenue.

    CONTACT: Michael Sommermeyer, Court Information Officer, (702) 671-4534.