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 […]
New senior judge office and mediation space opens doors
The senior judge program that is administered by the Supreme Court of Nevada, has always been an important resource for the court. The program calls upon retired judges who bring knowledge and experience to handle cases that a District Court judge is unavailable to handle. In the wake of the pandemic, District Court has been […]
Judge Linda Marie Bell selected for 2022 Impact of the Year Award by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has selected Judge Linda Marie Bell as the recipient of the NCJFCJs 2022 Impact of the Year Award. A special ceremony recognizing Judge Bell will be held July 19, during the NCJFCJ85th Annual Conference in Reno, NV. “I am truly honored to be selected for such […]
The making of a marshal and the quest to serve the community and uphold the Constitution
Those who access the courthouse are likely to encounter marshals at one point or another. They greet us at every access point and courtroom. Despite the fact that they are very visible, most people are not aware of all the training and preparation marshals go through to be ready to protect all those who access […]
Judge Michael Villani To Retire After 15 Years On The District Court Bench
After serving more than 15 years on the District Court bench, Judge Michael P. Villani is retiring. Judge Villani was appointed to the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada in April 2007. In his letter of resignation Judge Villani said, “I have been honored to serve the citizens of the State of Nevada for the […]
New Chief To Take On Overseeing The Business Of The Court July 1
At a recent Judges meeting, Judge Jerry Wiese was selected by a majority vote of the District Court bench to serve as the new chief to oversee the administrative functions of the court. Effective July 1, he will officially replace outgoing Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell, who has served two terms as chief judge. Judge Bell […]