• State v. Simpson: Trial Schedule

    District Court, High Profile, Media Advisory, State v. Simpson 09.25.2008 No Comments

    Media reported this morning the Simpson trial will dismiss early this afternoon. That was incorrect. Court is  scheduled to run 8 am to 6 pm PDT, today (Sept. 25).

    Court Dark Days:
    Sept. 30
    Oct. 9

    Early Dismissal Days:
    Sept. 29
    Oct. 8

    See Media Trial Guide for full details. http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/media.html

  • State v. Simpson: Media Call Sept. 12

    District Court, High Profile, Media Advisory, State v. Simpson 09.09.2008 No Comments

    An important call will take place Friday (Sept. 12) at 10 a.m. to discuss seating and other loose ends in preparing for State v. Simpson.  As I realize many are concentrating on Ike, I will record the call and post it.

    Media Call:
    218-486-7200  Enter Bridge Number: 716XXX

    Important Notes:

    • Cable Pull Sunday (Sept. 14) 2 pm - 5 pm PDT, at Casino Center and Bonneville.
    • Monday (Sept. 15) Trial Begins with Opening Statements at 8 a.m. in Courtroom 15A.
    • Media Credentials can be obtained on the second floor of Court Administration beginning at 7 a.m. Monday (Sept. 15).
    • A seating chart will be in effect and will be mailed to everyone and posted at http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/media.html.  Credentials would be required, but I will work to waive the requirement for Monday’s Opening Statements.

  • State v. Simpson: Fewer Media Expected

    District Court, High Profile, State v. Simpson 09.09.2008 No Comments

    Hurricane Ike has redeployed national media crews away from the jury selection.  FOX, NBC, CNN, and CBS are focusing on hurricane coverage and indicate they will consider a return when the court proceeds with opening statements.

  • “Your Day in Court” Opens Up Doors to the Federal and State Judiciary

    Administration, Courts, District Court, Education, Justice Court, Media Advisory 09.05.2008 No Comments

    ”YOUR DAY IN COURT” PROGRAM OPENS UP DOORS TO THE FEDERAL AND STATE JUDICIARY

    WHAT: Tours and community education about the local court systems.

    WHEN: 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon., September 27, 2008.

    WHERE: Clark County Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis, (8:30 a.m.) and Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Boulevard South, (10 a.m.).

    EVENT: The program will introduce various aspects of Nevada’s limited jurisdiction courts, the state trial court system, bankruptcy court and the federal trial court system. Participants will meet with judges and have the opportunity to ask questions about their jobs, the types of civil and criminal case filings and the trends affecting the judiciary. In addition, the courts will provide tours of the courthouses and invite participants to discover the working process of the judiciary.

  • State v. Simpson: Twitter

    Administration, District Court, High Profile, Media Advisory, State v. Simpson 09.05.2008 No Comments

    The Clark County Courts Information Office will post updates during the trial in State v. Simpson to www.twitter.com/lvcourts.