Clark County Social Service Department

The Clark County Public Defenders Office offers a range of litigation services. It represents citizens of Clark County in Nevada. The office serves individuals who are accused of crimes. The Clark County Public Defenders Office maintains a staff of more than 150 employees. It is one of the largest law firms in Nevada. The office deals with cases related to homicide and sexual assault. The Clark County Public Defenders Office administers a training program. The office maintains a litigation support department and juvenile division. It is governed by Clark County in Nevada, which also maintains animal control, aviation, economic development, emergency management and fire departments.

The Clark County Department of Business License offers licenses and regulates businesses, while working to foster the business community. It offers a variety of services related to audit, business, collection, finance, general, industrial, and liquor and gaming licensing inquiries, as well as complaint information finance inquires. The department s child care licensing office provides licenses and inspects child care facilities in the unincorporated area of Clark County, Nevada; provides referrals to licensed child care facilities; and investigates complaints concerning unlicensed care and complaints concerning licensed facilities. Located in Las Vegas, the Clark County Department of Business License provides a variety of online business license database search options.

The Clark County Social Service Department is a county department that provides financial and medical assistance services. Located in Las Vegas, the department also offers personal care and shopping assistance services. It operates nursing homes and adult group care facilities that provide long-term care services to senior citizens. In addition, the Clark County Social Service Department provides burial and cremation assistance services. The department offers counseling, referral and transportation services. It provides temporary employment programs that include employment-related services. The Clark County Social Service Department additionally offers individual protection services related to abuse, neglect and exploitation. The department provides crisis management and investigation services.