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 [...]
District Court Administrative Order 21-08 addresses interim procedures for Probate
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Governor Sisolak announces judicial appointment for District Court department 11
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New Do-It-Yourself Electronic Protective Orders With Efiling Make Application Process More Accessible And Safer For Those Facing Domestic Violence
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada now offers Guide & File protective order applications that can be e-filed remotely from a computer with Internet access. The new guided forms make the protective order application process more accessible and potentially safer for those facing the [...]
December 14 Civil Bench-Bar meeting promises to enlighten and entertain attorneys who attend
The December 14 Civil Bench-Bar meeting for lawyers at noon promises to be filled with good information and a little bit of fun too. Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell will give an important update on the latest developments that will impact attorneys practicing in the [...]
Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell honored with Justice Miriam Shearing Award
Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell was honored Dec. 1, with the Justice Miriam Shearing Award from the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys. Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell given award https://youtu.be/tsoxccq2nRAPresiding Civil Judge Nancy Allf and Presiding Criminal Judge [...]
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Tis the season for a holly jolly virtual Civil Bench-Bar meeting
Lawyers, mark your calendars for the Dec. 14 Civil Bench-Bar meeting at noon on Zoom. Bench-Bar meetings are a great way to learn the latest developments in District Court and to get related questions answered. The meeting will include and ugly sweater photo contest.The [...]