17 Participants To Take Victory Lap After Successful Completion Of LIMA Diversion Treatment Program
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health and Addiction program (LIMA) will host a graduation ceremony for participants who have turned their lives around. The celebration for 17 new grads, will be at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters, 400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., on Friday, March […]
Judges Mari D. Parladé, Jennifer L.G. Schwartz and Anna Albertson to swear formal oath at investiture Wednesday
Judges Mari D. Parladé, Jennifer L.G. Schwartz and Anna Albertson who serve on the Eighth Judicial District Court, will be ceremonially sworn in at an investiture on Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Investitures are formal ceremonies with significant symbolism, as new judges publicly swear an oath to uphold justice. The investiture will be live-streamed at […]
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District Court Administrative Order 23-01 outlines the latest case reassignments
Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Administrative Order 23-01 outlines the latest case reassignments.
District Court Community mourns the loss of Dan Kutinac
Dan Kutinac The District Court Community mourns the loss of Dan Kutinac. Dan spent 17 years as a JEA for now retired Judge Betsy Gonzalez. He spent the past year and a half working in court administration. Dan is described as an “incredibly kind man who spread so much joy into our world.” He was […]
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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 Rebecca Burton to retire in January
After 30 years of work in family law, Judge Rebecca Burton will retire in January. Judge Burton leaves the District Court Family Division after eight years of service including: serving as the presiding Family Division judge and on the court Executive Committee. In a letter to the governor, the chief justice of the Nevada Supreme […]
Application deadline this Friday for two open District Court Family Division judicial seats
The application deadline for two open judicial seats in Eighth Judicial District Court Family Division departments is 3 p.m. on December 16, 2022. Application information is available on the Commission on Judicial Selection page https://nvcourts.gov/AOC/Templates/documents.aspx?folderID=8938. Potential applicants may direct questions to the Commission on Judicial Selection secretary through Armani Johnson via email at ajohnson@nvcourts.nv.gov or […]
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30 Kids Soon To Benefit From The Power Of A New CASA Volunteer
This Friday, 12 individuals will swear oath as Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers to speak for abused and neglected children. The 12 volunteers have successfully completed five weeks of training. They will spend between two to three hours a week, getting to know the children for whom they will advocate and speaking for them […]
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CASA Program building re-named after big-hearted child advocate who left a lasting legacy
The building that houses the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is now known as the Tyrone Thompson CASA Children’s Center at Fortye Hall. The building at 601 N. Pecos Road is a hub of activity that makes a world of difference for abused and neglected children who are in foster care. The mission of […]