Nevada Judiciary

The Nevada Supreme Court will provide a live webcast of its Aug. 20 oral arguments on challenges to ballot questions.

The Supreme Court, as it has for recent cases involving a high level of public interest, will provide the Internet link to the court hearings in an effort to let as many Nevadans as possible view the proceedings that will address the constitutionality of pending ballot issues.

This will be just the fourth time the Supreme Court has webcast oral arguments. The Supreme Court will be sitting in Carson City, but Chief Justice Mark Gibbons said "the webcast will allow courtroom access by everyone with a computer and an Internet connection."

"The Nevada Supreme Court knows that there is widespread public interest in the matters before us," Chief Justice Gibbons said. "Webcasting gives everyone in the state a chance to watch the proceedings."

Access to the webcast will be through the Supreme Court's website: www.nvsupremecourt.us. The webcast, which is possible because of the cooperation of the Legislative Council Bureau, will be available only during the live court sessions. The video will not be archived on the website. However, an audio file, or podcast, of the arguments will be posted on the website following the day’,s arguments.

Documents relating to the case have been posted on the Supreme Court website under "High Profile Cases."

WHAT: Nevada Supreme Court public arguments on ballot issues

WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 : 10:00 –, 11:00 (all cases consolidated for arguments)

WHERE: Nevada Supreme Court, Carson City

CASES: (Cases # 51564, 51639, 52045, 51509)

1. LV Convention vs. School Funding
2. County of Clark vs. School Funding
3. Nevadans for Nevada and Nevada State Education Association vs. Steven E. Martin, Nevadans for Fair Taxes, and Ross Miller
4. Nevadans for Fair Taxes vs. Miller

VIEWING: Live Internet broadcast via Supreme Court website: www.nvsupremecourt.us.