Description:

In this episode of I'll Allow It Nevada, we welcome Judge Cynthia Lu of the Second Judicial District Court and Judge Bita Yeager of the Eighth Judicial District Court to the studio to explore civil commitments and Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT). Together, they unpack how these function in Nevada, the legal criteria involved, and the important role courts play in connecting individuals with serious mental illness to community-based care.

The discussion also covers key processes such as walk-in petitions and mental health crisis holds, offering insight into how the legal system helps promote stability, prevent crises, and support individuals in maintaining safe and fulfilling lives in the community. Whether you’re a legal professional, a mental health advocate, or simply interested in how Nevada’s courts address mental health challenges, this episode offers valuable perspectives.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20250505_50632

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

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the purpose and legal framework of civil commitments and Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) in Nevada.
2. Identify the criteria individuals must meet to qualify for AOT and the role of the judiciary in these cases.
3. Explain the processes of walk-in petitions and mental health crisis holds as they relate to civil commitments.
4. Recognize how AOT and civil commitments aim to prevent hospitalization, incarceration, and trauma by supporting individuals in community-based care.
5. Discuss the impact of civil commitment proceedings on individuals, families, and the broader community.

Faculty: Second Judicial District Court, Judge Cynthia Lu & Eighth Judicial District Court, Judge Bita Yeager

Have an idea for an episode? We want to hear from you! Please fill out the topic suggestion form: https://forms.office.com/g/dxZgUWynAC

Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators

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

Description:

In Part 2 of our conversation with Jessica Escobar, an experienced court interpreter for the Second Judicial District Court, we explore the deeply human side of courtroom interpreting.

From emotionally charged testimony to traumatic case content, court interpreters often absorb the weight of the stories they help communicate. Jessica shares the unseen emotional toll of the job, the concept of vicarious trauma, and how interpreters carry the voices of others.

This episode is a powerful reminder that interpreting is not just about language, it’s about access, advocacy, and carrying stories that might otherwise go unheard.

🎙️ Part 1 offers a foundational look at the role of court interpreters. Be sure to listen if you haven’t

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20250404_50632

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

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the primary responsibilities of court interpreters in legal proceedings.
2. Describe the qualifications and skils required to accurately interpret in a courtroom setting.
3. Explain the unique challenges court interpreters face.
4. Assess the congnitive demands of interpreting in high-stakes legal environments.
5. Recognize the critical role court interpreters play in protecting access to justice and ensuring meaningful participation for limited English proficiency (LEP) individuals.

Faculty: Jessica Escobar, Court Interpreter, Second Judicial District Court

Have an idea for an episode? We want to hear from you! Please fill out the topic suggestion form: https://forms.office.com/g/dxZgUWynAC

Audience:

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

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

Description:

In this episode of I’ll Allow It Nevada, we are joined by Jessica Escobar, a court interpreter for the Second Judicial District Court, for an in-depth look at the essential role interpreters play in the courtroom.

Jessica shares what it’s like to interpret in legal settings, including the mental demands, the need for precision, and the unique challenges interpreters face when working in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Tune in to gain insight into how interpreters help bridge the gap between language and justice, and why their role is essential in court proceedings.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20250331_50632

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

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the primary responsibilities of court interpreters in legal proceedings.
2. Describe the qualifications and skils required to accurately interpret in a courtroom setting.
3. Explain the unique challenges court interpreters face.
4. Assess the congnitive demands of interpreting in high-stakes legal environments.
5. Recognize the critical role court interpreters play in protecting access to justice and ensuring meaningful participation for limited English proficiency (LEP) individuals.

Faculty: Jessica Escobar, Court Interpreter, Second Judicial District Court

Have an idea for an episode? We want to hear from you! Please fill out the topic suggestion form: https://forms.office.com/g/dxZgUWynAC

Audience:

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

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