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Tattoo Removal Doctor To Be Honored For Taking Off Gang Tattoos
Posted by Michael in Events, Family Court on January 27th, 2010
It’s a mark of passage, or a message to others. But once you’re out of a gang you just want that tattoo removed. Thanks to Dr. Julio Garcia, 117 former Clark County gang members have seen the marks of their gangs permanently erased.
WHAT: Gang Task Force Citizen’s Award
WHEN: Friday, January 29, 2010, at noon.
WHERE: Fitzgerald’s Hotel and Casino, 12th Floor Banquet Room, 301 Fremont Street.
DETAILS: At noon Friday (Jan. 29) at the Fitzgerald’s Hotel and Casino’s 12th Floor Banquet Room, 301 Fremont Street, Judge William O. Voy will honor Dr. Garcia with the “Gang Task Force Citizen’s Service Award” for his help in removing and erasing the marks of gangs in Clark County.
The tattoo removal program, started in 2006, has provided services for gang involved youth who wish to change their lives but are unable to afford the cost of tattoo removal. It is administered by Clark County’s Department of Juvenile Justice Services and the Clark County Juvenile Court.
Judge Voy, Clark County Juvenile Judge, initiated this important program partnership to assist youth and families that desperately need this service but cannot afford the medical procedure. Dr. Garcia’s tattoo removal service is an example of what community members can do to reduce gang crime and violence.
CONTACT: Michael Sommermeyer, Court Information Officer, (702) 671-4534.
Court Case Look-up Unavailable Jan. 22 - Jan. 25
Posted by Michael in Administration, Events on January 21st, 2010
The Eighth Judicial District Court will convert Probate case files from Blackstone to the Tyler Odyessy system this weekend (Jan. 22 - Jan. 25, 2010). The Criminal Blackstone Case Lookup system will be unavailable starting at 5 p.m. Friday (Jan. 22) through noon Saturday (Jan. 23). In addition, the Civil and Family Odyessy System will be unavailable from 10 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 23) through 6 a.m. Monday (Jan. 25). The court appreciates your patience.
For more information on the Clark County Court’s Case Lookup Systems, visit http://courtgate.coca.co.clark.nv.us/
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening For Civil Law Self-Help Center
Posted by Michael in Civil, District Court, Events, Judges, Justice Court, Self Help Centers on January 8th, 2010
Eighth Judicial District Court Presiding Civil Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez and Las Vegas Justice Court Vice Chief Judge Melissa Saragosa will be joined by Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Executive Director Barbara Buckley and Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly in a ribbon cutting ceremony.
- WHAT: Civil Law Self-Help Center Grand Opening.
- WHEN: Thursday (Jan. 14) at noon.
- WHERE: Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Ave., Las Vegas.
- EVENT: Dedication of a new Civil Law Self-Help Center to self-represented individuals of the Las Vegas community. Interviews, a photo opportunity and media tour of the new center will be provided. The Civil Law Self-Help Center (CLSHC) provides self-represented litigants with the tools to effectively prepare for court. The center offers common civil forms, education and self-help legal information to those wishing to represent themselves in civil matters in the Clark County court system.
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Clark County and Family Court to Celebrate National Adoption Day
Posted by Michael in Events, Family Court, Media Advisory on November 2nd, 2009
Clark County Courts will host the Eighth Annual Adoption Day Celebration on November 5, 2009. More than 80 children will have their adoptions finalized by the Family Court.
WHAT: Eighth Annual Adoption Day
WHEN: Thursday (Nov. 5) at 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Family Court Atrium, Family Court and Services Center, 601 N. Pecos.
EVENT: County Commissioner Chris G. Giunchigliani will deliver the keynote address as Clark County’s Family Court, the Division of Family Services, and CASA observe the Eighth Annual Adoption Day at 8:30 a.m., Thursday (Nov. 5), in the Family Court Atrium, 601 N. Pecos, Las Vegas.
More than 50 parents will welcome more than 80 children into their families during adoption proceedings scheduled between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in five courtrooms.
Judges William E. Gonzalez, Cynthia N. Giuliani, Jennifer Elliott, Sandra L. Pomrenze and Senior Judge Terry Marren will preside over adoptions. Families and judges will be available to interview regarding the adoption process.
CONTACT: Michael Sommermeyer, Court Information Officer, (702) 671-4534, or Christine M. Skorupski, Public Information Officer – DFS, (702) 455-4019.
Juvenile Judge Seeks to Develop Solutions to Reduce Juvenile Delinquency
Posted by Michael in Education, Events, Family Court, Juvenile on October 1st, 2009
Minority Representation in the Juvenile Justice System Too High
LAS VEGAS – Clark County Family Court Judge William O. Voy will host a community forum titled “Preventing Juvenile Delinquency” at 1 p.m. Friday (Oct. 2) at the Pearson Community Center, 1625 W. Carey Avenue, North Las Vegas. The forum is sponsored by the Eighth Judicial District Court and the Clark County Department of Juvenile Justice Services.
“We have too many minority youth appearing in the Juvenile Court compared to the rest of the population,” said Juvenile Court Judge William O. Voy. “Though we have made great strides in reforming the juvenile justice system over the past six years, we have not achieved significant overall decline in the number of youth committing crimes, especially among minority youth.”
“Community intervention is needed to provide services for families and youth at risk. We want to provide a network of programs and services to parents to assist them in preventing their children from committing crimes so they never end up in the juvenile justice system,” said Voy.
The forum will bring community groups and agencies together to identify services and programs that can assist in preventing juvenile crimes in the community. The goal is to provide early-intervention services to families with at risk youth and work to prevent many juveniles from reaching the juvenile justice system.
Media are invited to attend. Contact Michael Sommermeyer, Court Information Officer, (702) 671-4534, for more information.
Eighth Judicial District Court E-Filing Training (1 CLE)
Posted by Michael in Administration, Court Clerk, District Court, Events on September 1st, 2009
On February 1, 2010 the Eighth Judicial District Court will require mandatory electronic filing for all civil and criminal documents filed in the court (EJDC Administrative Order 09-12).
Prepare now with E-Filing Training (1 CLE)
What will the training cover?
- Preparing and Planning for E-Filing before Feb. 1, 2010
- Electronic service of documents.
- EJDC Rules on E-Filing.
- Best Practices for Success.
Morning and afternoon training sessions will be held from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3:30p.m.–4:30 p.m. on the following dates:
- September 11th, 2009
- September 25th, 2009
- October 9th, 2009
- October 23rd, 2009
- November 13th, 2009
Training sessions will be held in the Jury Services Lounge located on the 3rd floor at the Regional Justice Center (200 Lewis Ave.). Space is limited to 50 participants per session. Sign up now by calling (702) 671-4528.
Drug Court Graduation Features 500th Drug-Free Baby
Posted by Michael in Administration, District Court, Drug Court, Events, Specialty Courts on May 13th, 2009
WHAT: Drug Court Judge Jennifer Elliott will honor graduates from the Court’s various Drug Courts, as well as the mother of the court’s 500th Drug Free Baby.
WHERE: Choices Group Inc., 800 South Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas.
WHEN: 12:30 p.m. Friday (May 15).
EVENT: Choices Group, the substance abuse treatment services provider for the Clark County Courts, will host a Drug Court graduation for individuals who have successfully completed various Drug Court programs. In addition, the court will honor a mother in the dependency drug court program who gave birth to the court’s 500th Drug–Free Baby. The dependency drug court strives to help expectant mothers remain drug-free and encourage them to receive pre-natal care for their babies.
Investiture Ceremony for Judges Charles J. Hoskin and William B. Gonzalez
Posted by Michael in District Court, Events, Family Court, Judges on May 12th, 2009
WHAT: Investiture ceremony for newly appointed District Court Judges Charles J. Hoskin And William B. Gonzalez.
WHEN: 3 p.m., Friday (May 15).
WHERE: Clark County Government Center, Commission Chambers, 500 Grand Central Parkway.
EVENT: During this ceremony, Judges Hoskin and Gonzalez will formally be administered the oath of office and will receive their judicial robes. Members of the judiciary, including the Nevada Supreme Court and the Eighth Judicial District Court, will attend the ceremony. Both Judges will make formal comments. A reception will follow the ceremony in the Clark County Community Room.
CONTACT: Michael Sommermeyer, Court Information Officer, (702) 671-4534.
Forgotten Children Take a Stand During Light of Hope Ceremony
Posted by Michael in Administration, Events, Family Court, Trial on April 6th, 2009
Clark County’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program will demonstrate the special needs of child victims of suspected abuse or neglect with a visual display during the 9th Annual Light of Hope Ceremony scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on April 21 in the atrium of the Family Court and Services Center, 601 N. Pecos Avenue in Las Vegas.
2,200 children are in Clark County foster care.
The Forgotten Children’s Campaign, consisting of 22 life-size cutouts of children representing 100 Clark County child victims of suspected abuse or neglect, will be placed around the Family Court campus to help raise public awareness of the struggles that exist for foster children. There are currently 2,200 children in Clark County’s foster care system.
“CASA volunteers provide these children with someone they can trust and rely on for representing their interests in court,” said Patricia Thacker, director of the Eighth Judicial District Court’s CASA program. “By giving these children a face, we hope these victims of abuse or neglect will not remain forgotten by our community.”
The Light of Hope ceremony will feature speeches by former foster care children, foster care families, CASA volunteers and children advocates who will speak about their experiences.
Prior to the Light of Hope, an Agency Fair will showcase various treatment providers and adoption and foster care agencies. These agencies will answer questions from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. and provide information about the services they offer for children and families.
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Family Court Partners Honor New Families with Annual Adoption Day
Posted by Michael in Events, Family Court on November 10th, 2008
WHAT: Seventh Annual Adoption Day
WHEN: Thursday (Nov. 13) at 8:15 a.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 Seventh Annual Adoption Day at 8:15 a.m., Thursday (Nov. 13), in the Family Court Atrium, 601 N. Pecos, Las Vegas.
During the reception, new families will be welcomed by Judy Tudor, manager of the Department of Family Services, and an adoptive family who finalized an adoption last year.
From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. adoptive families will finalize adoptions during special court hearings planned for the morning in various courtrooms. More than 35 adoptions, impacting the lives of more than 45 children, are expected to take place.
Judges Cheryl Moss, Jennifer Elliott, Lisa Kent, Dianne Steel and Sandra Pomrenze will preside over adoptions. Families and judges will be available to interview regarding the adoption process.
CONTACT: Michael Sommermeyer, Court Information Officer, (702) 671-4534, or Christine M. Skorupski, Public Information Officer – DFS, (702) 455-4019.