I'll Allow it Nevada

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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:
             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.

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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:
Explain the purpose and statutory responsibilities of the Nevada Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys, including its role in training, policy coordination, and legislative development.
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.
Understand the importance of statewide coordination in promoting the uniform administration of justice across Nevada's diverse jurisdictions.
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.

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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:
Describe the role of treatment providers in supporting treatment court participants, including the unique challenges and opportunities presented by court-involved clients.
Identify strategies for effective collaboration between treatment providers and court staff, highlighting practices that enhance participant engagement and recovery outcomes.
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.

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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.

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On this episode of I'll Allow It, Nevada!, we are joined by Nevada Settlement Judge Ishi Kunin to explore the Nevada Supreme Court's Settlement Program, an alternative dispute resolution program designed to help parties resolve appellate cases through mediation.
Settlement Judge Kunin explains how the program works, what parties and attorneys can expect when a case is assigned, and why mediation can be an effective and efficient path to resolution. Since its creation in 1997, the program has successfully settled over half of the cases referred to it, saving time, costs, and stress for those involved in appellate litigation.
Whether you're an attorney, judge, or simply interested in how Nevada's courts promote collaboration and resolution, this episode offers a thoughtful look inside one of the judiciary's most impactful programs.
 
State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20251018_50632_1
Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ
 
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the purpose and structure of the Nevada Supreme Court Settlememnt Program.
2. Describe the role of a settlemement judge and how mediation differs from traditional appellate adjudication.
3. Identify the steps and procedures invloved when a case is referred to the Settlemement Program.
4. Recognize the advantages of mediation in the appellate process, including cost savings, risk reduction, and party-driven resolution.
5. Understand best practices for attorneys when preparing for participation in the Settlemement Program.
 
Faculty: Ishi Kunin, Nevada Settlement Judge
 
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Audience:
Judges and court staff
Legal professionals
Educators
Anyone interested in mediation
 
CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2028.