District Court marks Women’s History Month after shattering records making women’s history
In the recent election, 22 new judges were elected by voters to serve in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. All 22 were women from diverse backgrounds and each with their own interesting story on how they became a judge. It is the biggest [...]
District Court welcomes new Discovery commissioner to help with Discovery and Alternative Dispute Resolution
The new District Court ADR/Discovery Commissioner Jay Young hit the ground running with the court on March 8. Commissioner Erin Truman and Commissioner Young will be splitting civil Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and discovery duties by department as follows:Commissioner Truman: Departments 1, 2, 3, 4, [...]
District Court Administrative Order 21-03 provides update on court response to COVID-19
Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Chief Judge Linda Bell just issued Administrative Order 21-03 that provides the latest updates to the court response to COVID-19. ao-21-03-2Download [...]
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New LIMA mental health and addiction specialty court to celebrate first grads from the program
New LIMA mental health and addiction specialty court to celebrate first seven grads from the program via Zoom on March 11 at 11 a.m.The LIMA Program (Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health and Addiction) is a nine to 12 month pre-booking diversion program developed to [...]
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March 9 Civil Bench-Bar will give attorneys much needed info on getting back to jury trials and other business
Attorneys with civil practice in the Eighth Judicial court of Nevada should not miss the Zoom Civil Bench-Bar meeting on Tuesday, March 9 at noon. Chief Judge Linda Bell will provide details on the re-start of jury trials. Participants will get details on the COVID-19 [...]
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Marshals take their official oath to protect and serve courthouse as community begins to emerge from coronavirus
Chief Judge Linda Bell swore in 11 marshals who took an oath to protect and serve the courthouse. This is the first such ceremony in awhile due to the coronavirus. The marshals will be assigned to the family courthouse. District Court is looking to recruit [...]
CASA volunteers find meaning during pandemic by giving a voice to abused and neglected children
The Coronavirus has given people time to think, and for some it has been an opportunity to reflect on how to give their life meaning through giving back. That sentiment was heard in the words of the recent batch of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) [...]
Four new District Court judges to take oath to uphold justice at investiture on February 26
Ceremonial Robing And Oath To Take Place With Covid-19 Safety Measures In PlaceIn the recent election, 22 new judges were elected to serve in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. The fourth of several specially coordinated investitures is scheduled for February 26 at 3 [...]
Four newly elected District Court judges to swear oath to uphold justice at investitures on February 26
Ceremonial Robing And Oath To Take Place With Covid-19 Safety Measures In PlaceIn the recent election, 22 new judges were elected to serve in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. The fourth of several specially coordinated investitures is scheduled for February 26 at 3 [...]
District Court suspends some rules of criminal practice to conform with statewide rules
The Nevada Supreme Court adopted the Rules of Criminal Practice for the District Courts (N.R.Cr.P.). In re the Creation of a Comm. On Statewide Rules of Criminal Procedure, ADKT 491 (Order Adopting Statewide Rules of Criminal Practice, Dec. 29, 2020). The rules become effective March [...]
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