Archive for category Justice 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
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.
Las Vegas Justice Court Reassigns Civil and Summary Eviction Cases
Posted by Michael in Administration, Judges, Justice Court on June 25th, 2009
Effective July 1, 2009, all civil and summary eviction cases in the Las Vegas Justice Court will be reassigned to Judges Saragosa and Sullivan in Departments 4 and 12 as follows:
Cases from Departments 1, 3, and 6 shall be reassigned to Department 4.
Cases from Departments 5, 9, and 11 shall be reassigned to Department 12.
Cases from Department 7 shall be randomly reassigned to both Departments 4 and 12.
Any hearings that are presently scheduled on these reassigned cases will take place at their scheduled dates and times but such hearings will be held in either Department 4 or 12’s courtrooms. Notices to this effect will be placed in the courtrooms of the Departments to which these cases are presently assigned.
Case specific information is available online at http://cvpa.clarkcountycourts.us/pa/.
Las Vegas Township Justice Court Adds Civil Case Lookup
Posted by Michael in Administration, Justice Court on May 28th, 2009
LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Township Justice Court has added a civil case search feature on the Clark County Courts court case lookup website located at http://courtgate.coca.co.clark.nv.us. The Civil Search allows attorneys, litigants and the public to access civil cases in the Justice Court by case number, case name or party name.
The civil case search gives the public access to various case types, including: Civil, Confession of Judgment, Small Claims, Landlord/Tenant, Traffic or Misdemeanor Citation and Traffic Citation Juvenile. A help feature describes case types in further detail.
The ability to search for civil cases adds to the Justice Court’s traffic and criminal calendar case search features. In addition, individuals needing to fulfill court requirements to attend driver education courses can arrange to attend DUI and Traffic Schools online through the Justice Court’s web site at http://www.clarkcountycourts.us.
“This is just one more step in our efforts to increase the public’s access to information in the Justice Court,” said Las Vegas Township Justice Court Chief Judge Ann Zimmerman.
Las Vegas Township Justice Court Seeks Operations Supervisor
Posted by Michael in Administration, Justice Court on February 27th, 2009
The Las Vegas Township Justice Court is now recruiting a Justice Court Operations Supervisor for the Criminal Division. This individual is responsible for the oversight of various court operations within the Justice Court.
Traffic Amnesty To Continue One More Week
Posted by Michael in Justice Court, Traffic on February 5th, 2009
Offenders Given One Last Chance To Pay Outstanding Fines
Las Vegas – Overwhelming demand has led the Las Vegas Township Justice Court to extend its Traffic Amnesty one more week through February 13, 2009.
“This extension is a one time event and will allow everyone wanting to clear up outstanding traffic tickets a chance to do so,” said Chief Judge Ann Zimmerman. “We thank everyone for their willingness to come to the court to honor their obligations.”
The counters at the Las Vegas Township Justice Court’s Traffic Division are open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This Saturday only (Feb. 7), the court will be open from 9 a.m. to noon to handle traffic payments. Additionally, individuals can pay traffic fines from home or office by using the court’s online system 24 hours a day at http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/paythefine or pay by phone by dialing (702) 671-3444.
After February 13, 2009, the Justice Court will begin issuing warrants for individuals who have failed to pay outstanding traffic tickets and will actively pursue collection for any outstanding obligation by turning over past due tickets to a collection agency.
Since the court sent out warnings in early December 2009, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court has collected more than $4 million in outstanding traffic tickets and closed more than 7,000 active cases.
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Final Warning: Traffic Amnesty Ends Friday (Feb. 6)
Posted by Michael in Justice Court, News Release, Traffic on February 2nd, 2009
The Las Vegas Township Justice Court officially ends Traffic Amnesty this Friday (Feb. 6). The next day, February 7, 2009, the Justice Court will begin issuing warrants for individuals who have failed to pay outstanding traffic tickets and will actively pursue collection for any outstanding obligation by turning over past due tickets to a collection agency.
To take advantage of amnesty before the deadline individuals must call (702) 671-3444 or visit http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/paythefine.
Since announcing the end of Traffic Amnesty in November 2008, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court has collected more than $3.5 million in unpaid tickets and closed nearly 5,000 outstanding cases.
Las Vegas Justice Court Reminds Offenders Time Is Running Out
Posted by Michael in Justice Court, News Release, Traffic on January 21st, 2009
“PAY THE TICKET, AVOID THE CLICK-IT” CAMPAIGN NEARS END ON FEBRUARY 6, 2009
The Las Vegas Township Justice Court’s Traffic Amnesty program “Pay the Ticket, Avoid the Click-it” ends on February 6, 2009, meaning individuals with outstanding traffic tickets only have a few more weeks to clear those up before the court issues arrest warrants and adds on new penalties. “There are nearly 140,000 people who have chosen to ignore our amnesty and time is running out,” said Chief Judge Ann Zimmerman.
Traffic Amnesty has allowed the court to close more than 3,000 cases and collect nearly $2 million since the campaign began on November 17, 2008. The program has succeeded beyond the court’s expectations, according to Zimmerman. Money collected enhances the Clark County General Fund, the State of Nevada General Fund, and returns revenues to taxpayers.
The court will continue to provide amnesty through February 6, 2009. After that date, the court will enforce arrest warrants for any unpaid tickets and will actively pursue collection for any outstanding obligation.
“People with outstanding fines could find themselves in jail with additional fines and penalties,” said Zimmerman. She adds, “We have seen hundreds of people arrange payment plans, clear up their fines or pay their obligations entirely.”
Roughly 220,000 traffic tickets are processed by the Las Vegas Justice Court each year. Customers can still take advantage of Traffic Amnesty by dialing (702) 671-3444 or visiting www.clarkcountycourts.us/paythefine or www.clarkcountycourts.us/pagarlamulta.
New Justice Court Clerk’s Hours
Posted by Michael in Administration, Court Clerk, Justice Court on January 20th, 2009
Effective February 1, 2009, the Las Vegas Justice Court Clerk’s Criminal Division shall be closed at 4:00 p.m.
The Las Vegas Justice Court Clerk’s Civil Division will continue to receive documents until 5:00 p.m. but will discontinue filing them after 4:00 p.m. Documents dropped at the Civil Division’s window or left in one of the first floor drop boxes after 4:00 p.m. will be marked as “received” as of that date.
Any questions about these new hours of operation may be directed to James J. Vilt at (702) 671-0616.
The End is Near: Traffic Amnesty Halts February 6, 2009
Posted by Michael in Administration, Justice Court, Media Advisory on January 16th, 2009
THE END IS NEAR: TRAFFIC AMNESTY HALTS FEBRUARY 6, 2009
CHIEF JUDGE TO ISSUE FINAL WARNING TO TRAFFIC OFFENDERS
Press Conference Scheduled
WHAT: The final days of Traffic Amnesty and the success of the “Pay the Ticket, Avoid the Click-it” campaign will be announced by Chief Judge Ann Zimmerman.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday (January 21, 2009).
WHERE: South Canyon Lobby near Traffic Division, Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue.
EVENT: Time is running out for individuals with outstanding tickets in the Las Vegas Township Justice Court. Traffic Amnesty officially comes to an end on February 6, 2009. This press conference will highlight the accomplishments of the “Pay the Ticket, Avoid the Click-it” campaign, offer a warning to the court’s top offenders, and remind everyone that time is running out.
Since the beginning of the campaign in November 2008, “Pay the Ticket, Avoid the Click-it” has been a huge success. The campaign has allowed the Las Vegas Township Justice Court to collect nearly $2 million in unpaid tickets and close roughly 2,000 outstanding cases.
CONTACT: Michael Sommermeyer, Court Information Officer, (702) 671-4534.
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