Clark County Commissioners recognize District Court Marshal for heroism
Clark County Commissioners presented a proclamation that praised District Court Deputy Marshal David Ellis, “for his heroism and dedication in helping to keep the citizens of Clark County safe.” In July, an observant and quick thinking clerk in the Marriage Bureau notified Marshal Ellis of [...]
Eight new judges take their formal oath after waiting out pandemic delay
The recent election brought a wave of 22 new judges to serve on the bench of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court; all were women. Some of their investitures were delayed due to the pandemic. Recently, eight judges took their ceremonial oath in front of [...]
Civil Bench-Bar Meeting this Tuesday will offer latest information on developments in District Court Civil Division
The Civil Bench-Bar meeting on October 19 at noon, will give lawyers in civil practice the latest news on new developments in the Eighth Judicial District Court. Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell and Civil Presiding Judge Nancy Allf will provide updates on important information for [...]
Ceremonial Robing And Oath Will Take Place Sept. 30 For Four Judges Who Are Part Of The Largest Group Of Women To Ever Join Bench In Nevada
In the recent election, 22 new judges were voted in to serve on the bench of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court; all were women. Some investitures were delayed due to the pandemic. The second of the two delayed investitures will be held September 30 [...]
Ceremonial Robing And Oath Will Take Place Sept. 29 For Four Judges Who Are Part Of The Largest Group Of Women To Ever Join Bench In Nevada
In the recent election, 22 new judges were voted in to serve on the bench of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court; all were women. Some investitures were delayed due to the pandemic. The first of the two delayed investitures will be held September 29 [...]
District Court Civil Criminal Division case reassignment outlined in Administrative Order 21-06
ao-21-06DownloadThe Civil/Criminal of the Eighth judicial District Court of Nevada will undergo a case reassignment. The 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 [...]
20 New CASA Volunteers Will Swear Oath To Advocate For The Best Interests Of Children In Foster Care
homeTwenty newly trained Court Appointed Special advocate (CASA) volunteers will be sworn in on August 9 at noon via BlueJeans to advocate for the best interests for children in foster care. Judge Frank Sullivan will swear in the a teacher, business owner, a UNLV student, [...]
LIMA Diversion Program graduation will celebrate 21 who detoured the justice system to turn their lives around
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada LIMA Program (Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health and Addiction) will host its first in-person graduation for participants of the program who have turned their lives around. The celebration for 21 new grads, will be at the Las [...]
Searching for fulfillment and want to give back?
If you are searching for fulfillment and want to give back, there are children is foster care who need you. Learn how you can change a child’s story as a court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Find out what it takes to be a CASA though [...]
Lawyer on brink of death saved by District Court marshals and Good Samaritan nurse
It was a typical hot summer Monday in late June, at the Regional Justice Center in downtown Las Vegas. The rush of people hustling to courtrooms to catch up from the pandemic slowdown was underway. At 8:50 a.m. on the 10th floor, a 72 year-old [...]