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A District Court civil jury found Veronica Schmidt negligent in the deaths of four individuals and awarded the victim’s families $1 million for grief or sorrow and loss of companionship Tuesday (Nov. 20) evening in Department 12.  Schmidt was not present for the jury’s verdict.
The civil lawsuit was brought by survivors following a March 2005 [...]

Six defendants in State v. Alcantar entered guilty pleas today (Nov. 19) before District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt.  The six individuals will be sentenced at 9:30 a.m. on January 3, 2008 in Department 12.  
The six defendants are members of the Mongols motorcycle club who were charged with numerous counts stemming from an April 2002 gun [...]

A preliminary hearing for defendants Jessie Daniels and Cheryl Luell has been rescheduled by Justice Court Judge Joe M. Bonaventure for 9 a.m. on January 14, 2008 in Justice Court Department 9.
Daniels and Luell are charged with Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, Burglary, Grand Larceny, and Attempt Grand Larceny.

Public Defender Jeff Banks indicated the defense needs more time to prepare for a preliminary hearing in State v. Chester Stiles and the state concurred with the request. Judge Deborah Lippis rescheduled the preliminary hearing for 10 a.m. Dec. 12, 2007 in Courtroom 7A.

Defendants Charles Erhlich, Clarence Stewart and O.J. Simpson will appear before District Court Judge Jackie Glass at 10 a.m. Nov. 28 to enter pleas after Justice Court Judge Joe M. Bonaventure concluded enough evidence exists to bind over the defendants to face 12 counts, including kidnapping and robbery.
Judge Bonaventure made his decision this afternoon (Nov. [...]

The random assignment of a District Court judge to preside over State v. Simpson was initiated when Defendant Charles H. Cashmore agreed to be bound over to the District Court for sentencing.
Judge Jackie Glass will preside over all future events in this case in the Eighth Judicial District Court. A former journalist, Glass has worked [...]

The Clark County Court’s records reflect funds on deposit that are ready to be escheated to the State of Nevada Treasurer. In an effort to make sure that funds are returned to the appropriate parties, a list has been compiled and available for review. Upon review, if you feel that you or your client are [...]

WHAT:   Sixth Annual Adoption Day.
WHEN:    Wednesday (Nov. 14) from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..
WHERE:    Family Court Atrium, Family Court and Services Center, 601 N. Pecos.
EVENT:    Clark County’s Family Court, Division of Family Services, CASA and The Adoption Exchange will observe the Sixth Annual Adoption Day starting with an opening reception at 8 a.m., Wednesday (Nov. 14), [...]

Judge Joe M. Bonaventure will continue preliminary hearing proceedings in State v. Simpson beginning at 8 am Tuesday (Nov. 13). No court is scheduled for Nov. 12 Veteran’s Day.
Lewis and Clark Avenues remain closed to vehicular traffic between Third Street and Casino Center Avenue.
Media seeking access to Courtroom 1A must line up beginning at 7 [...]

Media seeking access to the media staging area or the courtroom should check in at the south entrance to the Regional Justice Center starting at 6 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 8).  Media credentials are required to work in the media staging area located on Clark Avenue, and in the media parking area, located between Clark and [...]