Reno, Nevada, March 28, 2016. The Nevada Association of Court Executives (NACE), a professional organization that promotes quality court management and leadership through education, best practices, and process improvements, named Ms. Heather Condon as its 2015 Court Executive of the Year. Ms. Condon, who is the Pretrial Services Manager at the Second Judicial District Court, received multiple letters of support from the Nevada judiciary for this award.

Mr. Randall Soderquist, Court Administrator for the Municipal and Justice Courts in Elko, Nevada, presented the award. He discussed the statewide reform efforts underway to improve the assessment of pretrial release of those individuals alleged to have committed a crime. Explaining her role in this statewide movement, Mr. Soderquist acknowledged, "Heather has been an integral part."

Supreme Court Justice James W. Hardesty also spoke of Ms. Condon's participation on a statewide Supreme Court Committee aimed at changing pretrial release practices across the State. Justice Hardesty recognized Ms. Condon for her tremendous innovations and suggestions. In May 2016, representatives from the State of Nevada will participate in a Western Regional Conference in New Mexico to discuss the State's initiatives aimed at improving best practices in pretrial release. At Justice Hardesty's invitation, Ms. Condon will also be present. Justice Hardesty explained that "she has not only brought attention and distinction to the Second Judicial District Court, she has brought honor and distinction to the State of Nevada and the Country will recognize her work."

Ms. Condon's family was also present for the ceremony including her husband Lt. Philip Condon and their son.

In collaboration with the Northern Nevada International Center, the Second Judicial District Court welcomed a Japanese delegation to the Family Division on Friday, February 19, 2016. This delegation, consisting of three women, are exploring the topics of child advocacy and parental access during legal proceedings. The Second Judicial District Court was just one of several sites throughout the United States visited by the delegates. Judge Egan Walker, who presides over the Juvenile Court Business Unit, discussed the complex issues that emerge in juvenile dependency and delinquency cases. He also provided an overview of the child welfare system and efforts to enhance the responses to vulnerable children and families. Judge Walker also welcomed the delegation into his courtroom to observe a court docket.

This delegation also met with the Family Services Case Managers, Viki Matica and Kendra Materasso. Demonstrating a high-level of expertise and professionalism, Ms. Matica and Ms. Materasso poignantly described the importance of supervised visitation and exchanges services, child advocacy, and family mediation.

In collaboration with the Northern Nevada International Center, the Second Judicial District Court welcomed a Russian delegation to the Family Division on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. This delegation, consisting of six women, are exploring the fields of gender and domestic violence in Russia. Judge Chuck Weller, who provides administrative oversight of the Domestic Violence Business Unit, discussed the complex issues that emerge in family court cases including domestic violence. Judge Weller outlined the resources available to unrepresented litigants, services aimed at strengthening families and forms and packets provided to help individual's navigate through the court system. Master Lance White, who presides over protection order hearings, welcomed the delegation into the courtroom for observation.