Description:

When you hear "accounting standards," you might think spreadsheets, bookkeeping, and balancing the books. But for Nevada's courts, the Minimum Accounting Standards (MAS) are about much more than accounting.

In this episode of I'll Allow It Nevada!, we sit down with Nancy Hernandez Cano, Audit Manager with the Administrative Office of the Courts, to take a closer look at MAS Version 4.0 and what it means for Nevada courts. Nancy explains the purpose of MAS, breaks down internal controls using an everyday example, and discusses how the standards help courts reduce risk, safeguard public funds, and strengthen public trust.

Whether you're a judge, court administrator, court staff member, or simply interested in how Nevada's courts operate behind the scenes, this conversation offers a practical look at the systems that help keep court operations secure, accountable, and effective.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20260823_50632

Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the purpose of Nevada's Minimum Accounting Standards (MAS) and how they support effective court operations, internal controls, and public accountability.
2. Identify key changes introduced by MAS Version 4.0 and their practical implications for Nevada courts.
3. Apply internal control principals to court operations to reduce risk, safeguard public funds, and strengthen accountability.

Faculty: Nancy Hernandez-Cano, Audit Manager, Supreme Court of Nevada AOC

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Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in court operations

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2029.

Description:

What is the Homicide Case Team, and why did the Eighth Judicial District Court create it?

In this episode of I'll Allow It Nevada!, we're joined by Chief Judge Tierra Jones of the Eighth Judicial District Court to explore the Homicide Case Team, a specialized approach to managing Nevada's most complex criminal cases.

Chief Judge Jones discusses what prompted the creation of the team, how homicide cases were managed before its formation, and the unique challenges these cases present. She also explains the role of the Case Management Judge, how the team coordinates complex cases, and the lessons learned since the program was established.

Whether you're a judge, court professional, attorney, law student, or simply interested in how the judicial system works behind the scenes, this conversation offers an inside look at one of Nevada's most innovative approaches to case management.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20260715_50632

Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the purpose and structure of the Eighth Judicial District Court's Homicide Case Team.
2. Explain the unique case management challenges presented by homicide cases and the rationale for a specialized case management approach.
3. Identify lessons from the Homicide Case Team that may inform the management of other complex or specialized court dockets.

Faculty: Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Tierra Jones

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Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in the homicide case team

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2029.

Description:

In this episode of I'll Allow It Nevada, we explore the Eighth Judicial District Court's Gambling Treatment Diversion Court, a specialty court designed to address the intersection of problem gambling and the criminal justice system.

Presiding Judge Maria Gall and Specialty Court Coordinator Josephine Bonomo join the podcast to discuss how the program was developed, who qualifies for participation, and how the court combines accountability, treatment, and judicial oversight to support long-term recovery.

The conversation also examines the clinical realities of gambling addiction, including co-occurring mental health and substance use issues, and the role specialty courts can play in addressing the underlying causes of criminal behavior.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20260625_50632

Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain how Gambling Treatment Diversion Court supports participant recovery through accountability, treatment, and judicial supervision.
2. Identify the personal and community outcomes associated with the program, including examples of participant success and reduced recidivism.
3. Recognize misconceptions and warning signs of problem gambling and describe appropriate responses within the court system.

Faculty: Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Maria Gall & Specialty Court Coordinator Josephine

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Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in specialty courts

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2029.

Description:

In this episode of I'll Allow It Nevada, we explore the Eighth Judicial District Court's Gambling Treatment Diversion Court, a specialty court designed to address the intersection of problem gambling and the criminal justice system.

Presiding Judge Maria Gall and Specialty Court Coordinator Josephine Bonomo join the podcast to discuss how the program was developed, who qualifies for participation, and how the court combines accountability, treatment, and judicial oversight to support long-term recovery.

The conversation also examines the clinical realities of gambling addiction, including co-occurring mental health and substance use issues, and the role specialty courts can play in addressing the underlying causes of criminal behavior.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20260430_50632

Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the purpose and structure of the Gambling Treatment Diversion Court in Nevada's Eighth Judicial District Court.
2. Identify eligibility requirements and the referral and assessment process for participants in the program.
3. Recognize the treatment and supervision components commonly used in gambling treatment diversion courts, including judicial oversight and behavioral health services.
4. Discuss the relationship between problem gambling, co-occurring disorders, and criminal justice involvement.

Faculty: Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Maria Gall & Specialty Court Coordinator Josephine

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Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in specialty courts

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2029.

Description:

On this episode of I'll Allow It Nevada, we're joined by Sr. Judge Richard Glasson to dive into one of the most fundamental topics in the courtroom: evidence.

Before getting into objections, admissibility, or complex rulings, this conversation goes back to first principles and focuses on a simple but essential question: What is evidence?

We explore the core definition of evidence and the different forms it can take in the courtroom, including witness testimony, documents, physical objects, and recordings. While these forms may look very different, they all serve the same essential function.

Along the way, we discuss how judges can think about evidence in practical terms, how to distinguish evidence from argument or speculation, and why having a clear understanding of these basics leads to more confident and consistent decision-making on the bench.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20260330_50632

Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ

Learning Objectives:

1. Define "evidence" in the context of courtroom proceedings and explain its role in the fact-finding process.
2. Identify the primary forms of evidence, including testimony, documents, physical objects, and recordings.
3. Distinguish evidence from non-evidence, including attorney argument, speculation, and commentary.
4. Describe how evidence is perceived by the senses of the factfinder and why that framework is useful in judicial decision-making.
5. Apply a foundational understanding of evidence to support clearer and more confident rulings in future proceedings.

Faculty: Sr. Judge Richard Glasson

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Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in evidence

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2029.

Description:

On this episode of I'll Allow It Nevada, we're joined by Sr. Judge Richard Glasson to dive into one of the most fundamental topics in the courtroom: evidence.

Before getting into objections, admissibility, or complex rulings, this conversation goes back to first principles and focuses on a simple but essential question: What is evidence?

We explore the core definition of evidence and the different forms it can take in the courtroom, including witness testimony, documents, physical objects, and recordings. While these forms may look very different, they all serve the same essential function.

Along the way, we discuss how judges can think about evidence in practical terms, how to distinguish evidence from argument or speculation, and why having a clear understanding of these basics leads to more confident and consistent decision-making on the bench.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20260214_50632

Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ

Learning Objectives:

1. Define "evidence" in the context of courtroom proceedings and explain its role in the fact-finding process.
2. Identify the primary forms of evidence, including testimony, documents, physical objects, and recordings.
3. Distinguish evidence from non-evidence, including attorney argument, speculation, and commentary.
4. Describe how evidence is perceived by the senses of the factfinder and why that framework is useful in judicial decision-making.
5. Apply a foundational understanding of evidence to support clearer and more confident rulings in future proceedings.

Faculty: Sr. Judge Richard Glasson

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Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in evidence

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2029.

Description:

Join us on this episode of I'll Allow It, Nevada where we take an inside look at Youth Achieving Recovery (YAR) Court. This Reno Municipal Court specialty court is designed specifically for young adult misdemeanor offenders between the ages of 18 and 25 who are struggling with substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health conditions.

Presided over by Judge Justin Champagne, YAR Court recognizes that young adults are developmentally distinct from older offenders and often require a different approach, one that balances accountability with structured support, individualized treatment, and consistent engagement.

In this conversation, we explore why early intervention during the 18–25 age range can be transformative, how the YAR Court model is structured, and what lessons it offers for courts seeking to respond more effectively to young adult offenders.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20260228_50632

Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the purpose and structure of Youth Achieving Recovery (YAR) Court and the population it serves.

   2. Identify the core components of the YAR Court model, including judicial engagement, multidisciplinary collaboration, and individualized treatment planning.

   3. Analyze how specialty courts can balance accountability with therapeutic intervention when working with young adult offenders.

   4. Recognize the role of community partnerships, housing support, and vocational programming in promoting long-term stability and reduced recidivism.

Faculty: Reno Municipal Court Judge Justin Champagne

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Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in speciality courts

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2029.

Description:

In this episode of I'll Allow It, Nevada!, we take a look at how Nevada law is shaped before it ever reaches the courtroom. We're joined by Michael Morton, Special Assistant Attorney General and Executive Director of the Nevada Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys, to discuss how prosecutorial experience informs policy, legislation, and statewide coordination.

Nevada's citizen legislature relies heavily on practitioner expertise, and the Advisory Council plays a key role in training prosecutors, promoting consistency across jurisdictions, and advising lawmakers on emerging legal issues. The conversation explores how issues move from daily practice to legislative consideration, why uniform administration of justice matters in a geographically diverse state, and what judges should understand about the infrastructure supporting prosecution in Nevada.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20260213_50632

Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the purpose and statutory responsibilities of the Nevada Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys, including its role in training, policy coordination, and legislative development.
2. Identify how issues arising from day-to-day prosecutorial practice move from the courtroom to legislative consideration, including the influence of emerging trends, technology, and scientific developments.
3. Understand the importance of statewide coordination in promoting the uniform administration of justice across Nevada's diverse jurisdictions.
4. Recognize how prosecutorial training and policy development can contribute to trust and confidence in the justice system.

Faculty: Michael Morton, Special Assistant Attorney General

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Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in the Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2029.

Description:

Treatment courts are designed to support accountability, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery, but what does that look like from the treatment provider's perspective? In this episode of I'll Allow It, Nevada, we sit down with Amy Lewis, a seasoned provider working with treatment court participants, to explore how providers and courts collaborate to help individuals succeed.

Amy shares insights on what makes these partnerships effective, the challenges participants face, and the opportunities to strengthen collaboration even further. Whether you're a judge, court staff member, or simply interested in how treatment courts operate, this conversation highlights the human side of the justice system and the crucial role treatment providers play in supporting recovery.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20251203_50632

Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the role of treatment providers in supporting treatment court participants, including the unique challenges and opportunities presented by court-involved clients.
2. Identify strategies for effective collaboration between treatment providers and court staff, highlighting practices that enhance participant engagement and recovery outcomes.
3. Recognize the impact of treatment court participation on long-term recovery, including examples of measurable progress and positive outcomes from the provider perspective.

Faculty: Amy Lewis, Clinician

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Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in treatment courts

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2028.

Description:

What happens when a courtroom becomes a classroom? In this episode of I'll Allow It Nevada, Judge Danielle Johnson shares the story of Kids Court, the program she launched to help students better understand the justice system and their rights within it. Through weekly lessons and visits from justice professionals, Kids Court gives young Nevadans a chance to see behind the scenes and even participate in their own mock trial. Tune in for a conversation about education, empowerment, and community connection.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20251031_50632

Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the purpose and structure of the Kids Court program and its role in promoting civic education in Esmerelda County.

2. Explain how early exposure to the justice system can shape students' understanding of the justice system.

3. Identify key strategies used by Judge Johnson to engage young learners in discussions about the justice system.

4. Recognize the value of judicial outreach programs in strengthening public trust and community connection.

Faculty: Judge Danielle Johnson, Esmerelda County Justice of the Peace

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Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in kids court

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2028.