A federal public defender has been appointed to fill the U.S. Magistrate Judge seat in Las Vegas, marking a notable addition to the local judiciary. The new magistrate will handle pretrial matters and hearings.
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A private lawyer has been appointed to a U.S. magistrate judge position in Las Vegas, as reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The selection aims to bolster the local judicial system amid growing caseloads.
Las Vegas judges are reviewing bail amounts amid the coronavirus pandemic to reduce jail populations and limit virus spread, balancing public safety with health concerns, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.