“Broken shell of a person” experiences miraculous turnaround
“Broken shell of a person” are the words that 44 year-old LIMA participant Scott used to describe himself before he experienced his “miracle” recovery with the diversion program. His speech got the attention of the graduation room, and will probably get the attention of a [...]
Graduation planned for 17 who detoured justice system through LIMA Diversion Program to get their lives on track
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada LIMA Program (Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health and Addiction) will host a graduation ceremony for participants of the program who have turned their lives around. The celebration for 17 new grads, will be at the Las Vegas [...]
Court Angel gets award nomination for work getting lives on track
Angel Lash is the District Court LIMA diversion program coordinator. Angel’s work with the program has garnered nominations for three awards from the There is No Heroin in Heroin (TINHIH) Foundation, including Hero of the Year. A nomination writer raves, “Angel has demonstrated kindness, compassion [...]
EJDC Administrative Order 22-03 outlines civil and criminal case reassignment
ao-22_03DownloadThe Chief Judge is responsible for supervising the administrative business of the Eighth Judicial District Court, ensuring the quality and continuity of its services, supervising its calendar, reassigning cases as convenience or necessity requires, assuring the court’s duties are timely and orderly performed and otherwise [...]
Administrative Order 22-02 limits jury trials to those scheduled to go for no more than a calendar week
administrativeorder22_02Downloadadministrativeorder22_02DownloadSince a state of emergency was declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, District Court has taken significant measures to keep court cases moving in a safe manner. New Administrative Order 22-02 pauses jury trials that are expected to take longer than a calendar week. [...]
Administrative Order 22-02 limits trials to those scheduled to go for no more than a calendar week
administrativeorder22_02DownloadSince a state of emergency was declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, District Court has taken significant measures to keep court cases moving in a safe manner. New Administrative Order 22-02 pauses jury trials that are expected to take longer than a calendar week. [...]
New Administrative Order 22-01 modifies guardianship procedures and assignment of minor’s compromise proceedings
New Administrative Order 22-01 modifies guardianship procedures and assignment of minor’s compromise proceedings.ao22-01Download [...]
This career is much more than a job it’s a calling
The Southern Desert Regional Police Academy commander Lt. Matthew Triplett told the newest academy graduating class of 2021-02, “This career is much more than a job, it’s a calling.”Included in class 2021-02 were three newly sworn district court marshals: Brandy Minniear, Brian McLemore, and David [...]
Joint Nevada Supreme Court and Eighth Judicial District Court Administrative Order issued to tackle civil backlog resulting from pandemic
Despite having six months of trials after the pandemic trial halt, District Court civil trial numbers are not going down. To address the backlog, a joint Nevada Supreme Court and Eighth Judicial District Court administrative order has been issued. ao-21-09DownloadThe order reiterates several EDJC rules, including [...]
Myrna Williams remembered for her legacy of helping children and spearheading Family Court
Today marks a solemn occasion at Family Court, as word spreadsof the passing of Myrna Williams. Nearly 30 years ago, she was a significant figure in thedevelopment of the District Court division that focuses on family law.In Nov. 2015, a dedication ceremony was held to [...]