Courts to close June 19 to commemorate Juneteenth
At the recent legislative session, state lawmakers passed legislation making Juneteenth a state holiday in Nevada. Governor Joe Lombardo signed AB140 into law on June 6. On Monday, June 19, the courts will commemorate Juneteenth. The Regional Justice Center and Family Court will be closed on June 19, and resume operations on Tuesday, June 20. On […]
Judges Danielle Chio and Jacob Reynolds to swear oath at investiture
Judges Danielle K. Chio and Jacob A. Reynolds will be ceremonially sworn in at an investiture on June 6 at 3 p.m. Investitures are formal ceremonies with significant symbolism, as new judges publicly swear an oath to uphold justice. The investiture will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/clarkcountycourts. Judge Chio was appointed by Governor Joe Lombardo to […]
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Public invited to give input on District Court ADR/Discovery Commissioner candidates
The public is invited to provide comments regarding finalists for ADR/Discovery Commissioner candidates with the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. Public input is part of a three-tiered recruitment process established in an administrative directive for selecting District Court hearing masters and commissioners. Input on the candidates can be e-mailed to the Eighth Judicial District Court […]
Young adult treatment courts are making inroads with recovery and offering those with criminal history opportunity for a promising future
Examples of those who appear to be hopelessly addicted to drugs are everywhere. The impact to their family, friends and community is profound. The reported cost for incarceration in the Clark County Detention Center for one night is $245. The cost to families is immeasurable. The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Transitional Age Program […]
Las Vegas autism court brings effective methods and resources for youth and charts a course for others to follow
When the detention alternative for autistic youth (DAAY) treatment court gets underway, Judge Sunny Bailey knows what needs to be done, and she and a specialized team of professionals make it happen. The court works with precision to get kids with autism in the juvenile justice system on track. Many of the youth are undiagnosed […]
District Court taking applications for Alternative Dispute Resolution/Discovery Commissioner
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada is accepting employment applications for alternative dispute resolution (ADR)/Discovery commissioner position. The application closing date is May 4, 2023 at 5 p.m. The ADR/Discovery commissioner will be assigned to the alternative dispute resolution and Discovery will be responsible for implementing various alternatives through which participants can pass in order […]
District Court judge named 2023 Liberty Bell Award winner
The Clark County Law Foundation announced today that Judge Nancy L. Allf is a 2023 winner of the Liberty Bell award. The awards presentation is scheduled for April 28 at the Historic Fifth Street School. Judge Allf will be honored with two other 2023 recipients Doreen Hartwell, Esq., from Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd., and Brian Scott, Esq., City Attorney, […]
District Court Judge receives highest distinguished award from Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas Council
Being the chief judge of Nevada’s busiest court is no small responsibility; it requires significant leadership skills and an accomplishment driven mindset. District Court Chief Judge Jerry Wiese recently received recognition for his leadership and accomplishments with the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America, Las Vegas Area Council. The award wasn’t given […]
District Court Administrative Order 23-03 outlines case reassignments
District Court Administrative Order 23-03 outlines case reassignments to include new judges who have joined the Eighth Judicial District Court bench. Effective March 20, 2023, Judge Danielle “Pieper” Chio will preside over Department 7. Department 7 will retain the existing caseload assigned to that department. Effective March 20, 2023, Judge Jacob A. Reynolds will preside […]
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo names two new judges to Eighth Judicial District Court
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo today named two new judges to the Eighth Judicial District Court Family Division. Paul M. Gaudet was appointed to Department N and Regina M. McConnell to Department O. McConnell replaces Judge Frank Sullivan, who retired recently, and Gaudet replaces Judge Matthew Harter, who passed away in November. “Paul and Regina both […]