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Clark County and Family Court to Celebrate National Adoption Day

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.

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Las Vegas Justice Court Walk-In Attorney Sessions

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:

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Investiture Ceremony for New District Court Judges

The Clark County Courts recognize the selection and admission of new judges to the bench with formal investiture ceremonies.

WHAT: Investiture ceremony for newly appointed District Court Judges Douglas E. Smith, Abbi Silver and Cynthia Giuliani.

WHEN: 2:30 p.m., Friday (Feb. 6).

WHERE: Las Vegas City Council Chambers, 400 East Stewart, Las Vegas.

EVENT: During this ceremony, Judges Smith, Silver and Giuliani 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. All of the judges will make formal comments.

Judges Smith and Silver joined the District Court following their election in November after serving on the bench of the Las Vegas Township Justice Court. Judge Giuliani was elected to the Family Court in November 2008.

CONTACT: Michael Sommermeyer, Court Information Officer, (702) 671-4535.

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The End is Near: Traffic Amnesty Halts February 6, 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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Investiture Ceremony Scheduled For Newly Elected Justice Court Judges

WHAT:    Investiture ceremony for Las Vegas Justice Court Judges Eric Goodman and Diana Sullivan.

WHEN:    3 p.m., Friday (January 23, 2009).

WHERE:    Clark County Government Center, Commission Chambers, 500 Grand Central Parkway.

EVENT:    During this ceremony, Judge Eric Goodman and Judge Diana Sullivan will formally be administered the oath of office and will receive their judicial robes.  Members of the judiciary, including the Nevada Supreme Court, the Eighth Judicial District Court, and the Las Vegas Township Justice Court will attend the ceremony.

CONTACT:    Michael Sommermeyer, Court Information Officer, (702) 671-4534.

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Court Wayfinder: Locations of Judicial Departments

Las Vegas Township Justice Court

Chief Judge

Courtroom

Phone (702)

Ann E. Zimmerman 8D 671-3408

Justices

Dept. 1 Deborah J. Lippis 7A 671-3341
Dept. 2 Joe Scisento 1B 671-3353
Dept. 3 Tony L. Abbatangelo 7C 671-3361
Dept. 4 Melissa Saragosa 7D 671-3367
Dept. 5 William D. Jansen 8A 671-3381
Dept. 6 Nancy C. Oesterle 8B 671-3392
Dept. 7 Karen Bennett-Haron 8C 671-3402
Dept. 8 Ann E. Zimmerman 8D 671-3408
Dept. 9 Joe M. Bonaventure 6A 671-3330
Dept. 10 Melanie Tobiasson 1A 671-0602
Dept. 11 Eric A. Goodman 7B 671-0836
Detp. 12 Diana L. Sullivan 8D 671-0846

Eighth Judicial District Court

Judge
Department
Courtroom
Telephone (702)
Chief Judge T. Arthur Ritchie, Jr. H
14 - Family Court
671-0825
The following Civil/Criminal Divison Judges are located at 201 Lewis Avenue, unless otherwise noted.
Kenneth E. Cory
1
16A
671-4324
Valorie J. Vega
2
16B
671-4318
Douglas W. Herndon
3
16C
671-4312
Kathy A. Hardcastle
4
10D
671-4306
Jackie Glass
5
15A
671-4360
Elissa Cadish
6
15B
671-4350
Linda M. Bell
7
15C
671-4344
Douglas E. Smith
8
16D
671-4338
Jennifer Togliatti
9
14A
671-4395
Jessie Walsh
10
14B
671-4385
Elizabeth Gonzalez
11
14C
671-4378
Michelle Leavitt
12
14D
671-4372
Mark R. Denton
13
12A
671-4429
Donald M. Mosley
14
12B
671-4419
Abbi Silver
15
11th Floor, 330 S. Third St. 671-4412
Timothy Williams
16
12D
671-4406
Michael Villani
17
11A
671-4469
David Barker
18
11B
671-4459
Allan R. Earl
19
333 Sixth St.
671-4450
David Wall
20
11D
671-4440
Valerie Adair
21
11C
671-4452
Susan Johnson
22
15D
671-0547
Stefany A. Miley
23
12C
671-0574
James Bixler
24
10C
671-0591
Kathleen Delaney
25
11th Floor, 330 S. Third St.
671-0850
The following Family Court Judges are located at 601 N. Pecos, unless otherwise noted.
William O. Voy A 18 455-5990
Gloria S. Sanchez B 7 455-5991
Steven E. Jones C 8 455-5992
Gerald W. Hardcastle D 11 455-5993
Vacant E 10 455-5994
Vacant F 10 671-3545
Cynthia Dianne Steel G 2 455-6940
T. Arthur Ritchie, Jr. H 14 671-0825
Cheryl B. Moss I 13 455-1887
Kenneth E. Pollock J 4 455-1882
Cynthia N. Giuliani K 6 455-1892
Jennifer Elliott L 9 455-0158
Bill Potter M 10B -RJC 671-3553
Mathew Harter N Shared 455-1330
Frank P. Sullivan 0 Shared 455-1334
Sandra L. Pomrenze P 10 455-1340
Bryce C. Duckworth Q Shared 455-1345
Bill Henderson R Shared 455-1350

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Clark County Courts Donates Toys to Sunrise Children’s Hospital

WHAT: Sunrise Children’s Hospital Toy Drive.

WHEN: Tuesday (Dec. 16), 12 noon.

WHERE: Sunrise Children’s Hospital, 3186 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89109.

EVENT: The Chief Judges of the Clark County Courts will deliver toys to patients at Sunrise Children’s Hospital. These dolls, trucks, DVDs and other items were donated by the employees of the Eighth Judicial District Court and the Las Vegas Township Justice Court to cheer up children ill during the holiday season.

Judges will be available for interviews surrounded by the donated toys at 10 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 16) morning in the Court Administration Offices of the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas. Video or photography of the judges passing out toys to the children must be coordinated prior to the event with Ashlee Seymour, Sunrise Children’s Hospital, (702) 279-8675. Cameras should meet in Sunrise Children’s Lobby at 12:00 pm

CONTACT: Michael Sommermeyer, Court Information Officer, (702) 671-4534.

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Las Vegas Justice Court Announces Amnesty for Outstanding Traffic Warrants

WHAT:    Warrant Amnesty Announcement News Conference.

WHEN:    10:30 a.m., Friday (Nov. 14).

WHERE:    South Entrance, Regional Justice Center, 201 Clark Ave., Las Vegas.

EVENT:    The Las Vegas Township Justice Court will offer amnesty to individuals who have unpaid traffic tickets in the court.  This news conference will detail the number of outstanding warrants and how court will work with its partners after amnesty ends to enforce them.

CONTACT:    Michael Sommermeyer, Court Information Officer, (702) 671-4534.

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Investiture Ceremony Scheduled for Judge Robert W. Teuton

INVESTITURE CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR JUDGE ROBERT W. TEUTON

WHAT: Investiture ceremony for District Court Judge Robert W. (Bob) Teuton.

WHEN: 3:30 p.m., Tuesday (Oct. 7).

WHERE: Las Vegas City Council Chambers, 400 East Stewart, Las Vegas.

EVENT: During this ceremony, Judge Teuton will formally be administered the oath of office and will receive his judicial robe.  Members of the judiciary, including the Nevada Supreme Court and the Clark County Courts, will attend the ceremony.  A reception will follow the ceremony at the Courthouse Bar and Grill, 330 S. Third Street, Las Vegas.

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State v. Simpson: Trial Schedule

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

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