Archive for August, 2009
Administrative Order Regarding Eighth Judicial District Court Mandatory E-Filing
Posted by Michael in Administration, Chief Judge, Court Clerk, District Court on August 28th, 2009
Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge T. Arthur Ritchie, Jr. has issued an administrative order detailing the Court’s decision to require mandatory electronic filing beginning on February 1, 2010.
- Administrative Order 09-12: In the Administrative Matter of Mandatory Electronic Filing in the Eighth Judicial District Court
Las Vegas Justice Court Walk-In Attorney Sessions
Posted by Michael in Administration, Justice Court, Media Advisory, State v. Simpson, Traffic on August 26th, 2009
Effective September 15th, 2009, Las Vegas Justice Court Traffic Division will no longer schedule Attorney Sessions. These sessions will be heard utilizing a daily open format, on a first come, first serve basis.
Attorneys may simply show up to Courtroom LLB with a printed register of actions. A maximum of 15 citations will be heard per visit. No need to pre-schedule or visit the Traffic Division Office several times before being heard. Court will be closed for lunch from 12 pm – 1 pm and for two 15 minute breaks (break times will vary).
A register of actions may be obtained using the general public website:
- www.clarkcountycourts.us/online
- Click view & pay traffic citations online
- Enter citation number click search
- Click Blue citation number (upper left on screen)
- File print
Or the current attorney secure website:
- www.clarkcountycourts.us/secure
- User ID = (As provided)
- Password = (As provided)
- Same instructions as above
Model Drug Court Provides Way to Keep Families Together During Treatment
Posted by Michael in CourtTV, Criminal, District Court, Drug Court, Family Court, Specialty Courts, Trial on August 13th, 2009
The Clark County Courts have been working with the federal government since March 2008 to develop a new drug court that allows mothers to avoid jail and obtain treatment. The unique aspect of this story is the mothers live with their children in a residential treatment program at WestCare. The court will honor a graduate at 1 p.m. on Friday (Aug. 14) and seven more mothers are preparing to graduate. This program not only keeps families together but reduces the cost of incarceration in the Clark County Detention Center or a Nevada State Prison.
WHAT: A new graduate of the Dependency Mothers’ Drug Court will be recognized.
WHEN: 1 p.m., Friday (August 14).
WHERE: Westcare, 5659 Duncan Dr, Las Vegas, (Off Rancho and Duncan).
EVENT: Since March 2008 the Clark County Courts have participated as a model court in a new federal program that works to help mothers become drug free in a unique residential treatment program. The Dependency Mothers’ Drug Court was established to assist women who have child custody issues due to their addiction to methamphetamine or other substances.
The residential treatment program is unique in that mothers and their children live together while receiving treatment. The Dependency Mothers’ Drug Court provides a positive alternative to incarceration that rehabilitates and strengthens families, breaks the cycle of drug use and enhances family reunification efforts.
The first graduate of this program will be honored. In addition, the court has seven additional mothers preparing for graduation. This event will recognize the achievements of these mothers and introduce this important program to the community.
CONTACT: Michael Sommermeyer, Court Information Officer, (702) 671-4534.
Administrative Orders - 8/13/09
Posted by Michael in Administration, Chief Judge, Court Clerk, District Court, Judges on August 13th, 2009
Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge T. Arthur Ritchie, Jr. has issued two new administrative orders for the court as follows:
- Administrative Order 09-10: Administrative Order Regarding the Assignment of Misdemeanor Appeals from Municipal Courts
- Administrative Order 09-11: Administrative Order Regarding the Assignment of Petitions of Judicial Review in Foreclosure Mediation Cases
A complete list of Administrative Orders and Court Rules for the Clark County Courts can be found at http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/rules.html.
Investiture for Justice Court Judges Joseph S. Sciscento and Melanie Andress-Tobiasson
Posted by Michael in Judges, Justice Court on August 11th, 2009
The Las Vegas Township Justice Court will host an investiture ceremony for Judges Joseph S. Sciscento and Melanie Andress-Tobiasson this Friday (Aug. 14) at 3 p.m. at the Clark County Commission Chambers, 500 Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas.
WHAT: Investiture ceremony for newly appointed Las Vegas Township Justice Court Judges Joseph S. Sciscento and Melanie Andress-Tobiasson.
WHEN: 3 p.m., Friday (August 14).
WHERE: Clark County Commission Chambers, 500 Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas.
EVENT: During this ceremony, Judges Sciscento and Andress-Tobiasson will formally be administered the oath of office and will receive their judicial robes. Members of the local judiciary will attend the ceremony. All of the judges will make formal comments. Afterwards, a reception will be held at the Triple George Grill, 201 N. Third Street #120, Las Vegas.
CONTACT: Michael Sommermeyer, Court Information Officer, (702) 671-4535.