District Court

During Black History Month, the Clark County District Court Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council wants to recognize and acknowledge the tragic intersection between the criminal justice system and Black history. Our court has a continuing responsibility to ensure the criminal justice system is a place where all persons are valued, listened to, appreciated for our diversity, and treated with respect.

The DEI Council also wants to honor Black History Month by reaffirming the mission statement of our court:

The mission of Clark County District Court is to serve people by delivering exceptional justice services; providing equitable access to the court and its programs; treating everyone with fairness and respect; and promoting diversity in our community and operations.

In service of our mission, we commit to:

• Having a service-oriented approach that meets or exceeds the public’s expectations;
• Being sensitive and responsive to the needs of our diverse community;
• Improving access to justice by advancing the use of technology and removing systemic barriers;
• Ensuring equitable application of the judicial process in every case;
• Addressing systemic racism in the justice system;
• Valuing our employees and court participants for their differences;
• Empowering every person in our organization to take an active role in the effective administration of justice through participation and training;
• Enhancing public trust and confidence in the judicial system.

As we go forward, we want to continue to honor the spirit of Black History Month, each and every month, as we continue to strive toward improving our Court and our service to the community.

 “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mission of District Court

The mission of Clark County District Court is to serve people by delivering exceptional justice services; providing equitable access to the court and its programs; treating everyone with fairness and respect; and promoting diversity in our community and operations.

In service of our mission, we commit to:

• Having a service-oriented approach that meets or exceeds the public’s expectations;
• Being sensitive and responsive to the needs of our diverse community;
• Improving access to justice by advancing the use of technology and removing systemic barriers;
• Ensuring equitable application of the judicial process in every case;
• Addressing systemic racism in the justice system;
• Valuing our employees and court participants for their differences;
• Empowering every person in our organization to take an active role in the effective administration of justice through participation and training;
• Enhancing public trust and confidence in the judicial system.

Statement on Equality and Access to Justice (PDF)