Archive for category District Court
Eighht Judicial District Court Administrative Order 2010-04
Posted by Michael in Administration, Appeals, Chief Judge, District Court, Justice Court on February 25th, 2010
Chief Judge T. Arthur Ritchie, Jr. has issued Administrative Order 2010-04 assigning the Assignment of Appeals of Writs of Restitution in the Eighth Judicial District Court.
Mandatory E-Filing Improves Efficiency for Court Clerk’s Office
Posted by Michael in Administration, Court Clerk, District Court, Family Court, Media, News Release, e-filing on February 18th, 2010
CHALLENGES IN FIRST TWO WEEKS ALSO DELIVER BENEFITS
AT A GLANCE
- Mandatory Electronic Filing has saved the court 125,670 pages of paper in its first two weeks.
- Those pages would have filled 63 banker boxes with paper. In the past, those boxes would have been stored in a file room.
- A total of 6,798 transactions have been processed “no charge” in the Clerk’s Office.
LAS VEGAS – The equivalent of 63 boxes of civil complaints, Family Court documents and miscellaneous filings have been delivered to the Eighth Judicial District Court in the first two weeks of mandatory electronic filing all with the push of a button. In the past, all 125,670 pages of documents would have been hand-stamped, scanned and then filed in boxes for storage. Today, all of these pages are being delivered electronically to the court’s computer system.
“The Court consistently has demonstrated its commitment to efficiencies and long-term cost containment,” said Chief Judge T. Arthur Ritchie, Jr. “This is a massive change in the way we do business and it will revolutionize our courts.”
From February 1 through February 12, 2010, the District Court processed 24,548 civil and family transactions using the court’s e-filing vendor WizNet. A small number, 3,602 transactions, were rejected by the court for various reasons, including a lack of signature or missing documents. A total of 20,946 transactions were accepted for adjudication in the District Court.
The process has required adaption by litigants and the Court Clerk’s Office. The large number of accepted transactions indicates attorneys and law firms are doing a good job of submitting documents correctly to the court, said Civil Presiding Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez.
“We appreciate the willingness of the law firms and attorneys to learn this new system and use it,” said Judge Gonzalez. “Everyone’s patience is appreciated as we continue to strengthen the system and improve our customer service.”
The Court Clerk’s Office has faced a number of challenges in the first two-weeks of e-filing:
- The court has received approximately 3,000 civil filings and 2,500 family filings each day, which is much more than anticipated prior to mandatory e-filing.
- The vast number of filings has slowed the court’s ability to accept and process documents. The wait times are now down to 24 hours for civil case types. It is still taking about a week to process Family and Probate court documents.
- Documents have been rejected because of incorrect case numbers, missing signatures and incorrect document titles. For instance, document titles must be submitted in Title Case Only to be accepted by the system. Double-checking documents first will ensure transactions will be accepted by the court the first time.
The court has processed roughly 70-percent of its documents through WizNet, while roughly 30-percent have been filed in the self-service kiosks at the Court Clerk counters.
“We processed more pro bono, in-kind service and no-charge documents at our Clerk’s counters than most courts process in an entire week,” said Court Executive Officer and Clerk of the Court Steven D. Grierson. “Those documents, totaling 6,798, make up a small percentage of the total 24,548 electronic filings submitted from law offices. We have been very busy accepting new filings, correcting problems and making sure our systems are working as effectively as possible.”
Tips for making the system work better include filing early, including electronic signatures or signed documents and ensuring documents include the correct case numbers. Users are encouraged to call for assistance with the court’s e-filing system: (702) 671-0514 (Civil) or (702) 455-5941 or 455-2357 (Family).
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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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Order Filed in District Court in Hurst v. State of Nevada Board of Medical Examiners
Posted by Michael in Civil, Decisions, District Court, High Profile on October 1st, 2009
An order detailing the decision of the court in Hurst v. State of Nevada Board of Medical Examiners has been filed in the Eighth Judicial District Court. The order signed by Judge Kathleen Delaney determines that the Board of Medical Examiners violated the state’s Open Meeting Law, which voided an Emergency Regulation enacted by the board on Sept. 18, 2009. Judge Delaney’s order does not directly address the substantive challenges or the merits of the Emergency Regulation.
It is important to note the judge’s decision does not change the current status of the law. In a Sept. 30, 2009 article in the Las Vegas Review-Journal Dan Burns, the spokesman for Governor Jim Gibbons, says, “realistically, it doesn’t appear as though this issue is a series health threat to the citizens of the state at this moment.” The paper adds that registered nurses, doctors, pharmacists and EMTs can give simple vaccinations.
District Court Case Reassignments Effective September 21, 2009
Posted by Michael in Administration, Case Flow Management, Civil, Criminal, District Court, Judges, Mortgage Foreclosure Review on September 10th, 2009
The Eighth Judicial District Court will initiate a caseload transfer for four judicial departments effective September 21, 2009. The four departments affected by the reassignment of cases include:
- Dept. 4, Judge Kathy Hardcastle, mixed civil/criminal (Criminal Track 11).
- Dept. 7, Judge Linda Bell, mixed civil/criminal (Criminal Track 5).
- Dept. 14, Judge Donald Mosley, mixed criminal/mortgage foreclosure review (Criminal Track 11).
- Dept. 15, Judge Abbi Silver, mixed civil/criminal (Criminal Track 5).
Please refer to this letter from Chief Judge T. Arthur Ritchie, Jr. for more information.
In the event an attorney has not exercised a peremptory challenge and wishes to do so, he/she must exercise the peremptory challenge in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 48.1 and the case will be randomly reassigned.
To confirm the newly assigned department or future court dates, parties may view the Eighth Judicial District Court’s on-line case inquiry information websites:
Civil:
https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/Anonymous/default.aspx
Criminal:
http://courtgate.coca.col.clark.nv.us/DistrictCourt/asp/CaseNo.asp
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.
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
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.
Judge William O. Voy Addresses Underage Prostitution
Posted by Michael in District Court, Education, Family Court, High Profile, Judges, Juvenile on July 24th, 2009
Judge William O. Voy, a Family Court Judge in Clark County’s Eighth Judicial District Court, appeared Thursday evening (July 23, 2009) on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric to discuss the urgent need to tackle the national problem of underage prostitution in the United States.
Voy, who presides over juvenile matters in the Clark County Family Court, said the problem is a national one and not just localized to Las Vegas. He said the problem must be addressed by parents, courts and law enforcement in every city across the country.
Links:
- Nevada now has the most stringent punishments nationwide for child prostitution, pandering
- Judge, group launch bid to fund youth safe house: Foundation reception seeks aid to build facility for teenage prostitutes
- New law levies harsher child prostitution punishment
- NevadaChild.com
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