Friday Sessions

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Presented by:  Senior Judge Kevin Higgins

A review and commentary on several criminal opinions from the Nevada Supreme Court and Court of Appeals for 2025-2026.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify recent criminal decisions that will have the most impact on the courts

2. Summarize the importance and consequences of recent criminal decision

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Presented by:  Judge Jennifer Klapper & Judge Melissa Mangiaracina

This session will provide an overview of Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs), including filing procedures, hearings, modifications, and expirations. Participants will explore how to issue effective and enforceable protection orders that promote victim safety while protecting the rights of adverse parties.

1. Identify the different types of Temporary Protection Orders and understand where and how petitions are filed.

2. Examine the legal and procedural considerations involved in issuing, modifying, extending, and expiring TPOs.

3. Develop strategies for creating protection orders that maximize victim safety while protecting the constitutional and procedural rights of all parties involved.

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Presented by:  Judge Jessica Longley

Learning Objectives:

Learning what is required when competency becomes an issue.

Knowing what you can and cannot do Learn what steps are required at each stage of the competency process.