District Court readies to handle Election Day legal actions
Administrative Order 22-12 sets out extended hours for the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Clerk’s Office for the general election on Nov. 8. The Clerk’s Office shall be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day to process potential election related filings. Litigants are encouraged to submit filing electronically. Questions regarding election […]
District Court employees kick-in supplies to help downtown elementary school
District Court employees donated paper, tissues, paper towels, notebooks, crayons and other supplies to help teachers at a downtown elementary school meet the demand of the new school year. The names of schools, within a three-mile radius of the Regional Justice Center at 200 Lewis Ave., were entered into a random drawing for the supplies. […]
I knew that if I didn’t put myself in treatment death was sure to follow
Vera Moore with Divinity House was a guest speaker at the recent LIMA Program (Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health and Addiction) graduation ceremony. She was speaking from experience when she said, “I had a long history of prison, as well as institutions and jails; and I knew that if I didn’t put myself in […]
Judge Maria Gall to be ceremonially sworn-in to District Court
Judge Maria Gall who serves on the Eighth Judicial District Court in department 9, will be ceremonially sworn in at an investiture on Aug. 22 at 3 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 https://www.facebook.com/clarkcountycourts. Following law school, […]
20 Individuals Teetering Before Justice System Tap LIMA Services And Skills-Based Training To Stay On The Right Side Of The Law Â
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada LIMA Program (Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health and Addiction) will celebrate 20 grads who accessed services and skills-based training to stay on the right side of the law at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters, 400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., on Friday, August 5 at […]
Time is running out for attorneys to weigh in on virtual advocacy in Nevada courts
The Nevada Supreme Court’s Commission to Study Best Practices for Virtual Advocacy in Nevada’s Courts is conducting a survey of participants of virtual courtrooms and requests your input. The survey is designed for Nevada bar members who practice within the Eighth Judicial District Courts. Your responses will help the Commission to better understand the use of […]
Judge Michael Villani To Retire After 15 Years On The District Court Bench Â
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 Â
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 […]
Changing of the guard at District Court
On July 1, the new fiscal year begins. The new year brings a new chief judge and presiding judges at District Court. Judge Linda Marie Bell was elected to replace outgoing Chief Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez. The chief judge maintains responsibility for managing the administration of [...]
Students get front row seat to the justice system
Judge Kathleen Delaney had a fifth grade class from St. Viator’s sit in on her calendar. After watching the wheels of justice turn in the courtroom, the wheels in the students’ minds were turning. They asked the judge some very thoughtful questions. One student got [...]