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 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 District Court Administrative Order 22-10 outlines case reassignments for Department 1 and 9
New District Court Administrative Order 22-10 issued by Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell outlines case reassignments for Department 1 and 9. CLICK HERE
Nevada Governor Names New Judge To Fill Department 9 In Eighth Judicial District Court
Governor Steve Sisolak appointed Maria Gall to the Eighth Judicial District Court, Dept. 9. This appointment fills the judicial vacancy left by Cristina D. Silva, who was appointed by President Biden to the U.S. District Court in Nevada. “Judge Gall has extensive civil litigation experience in both state and federal courts in New York, Kentucky […]
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 […]
Amendments to rules of practice coming to the Eighth
ADKT 0590 and 0591 amend the rules of practice in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. The Supreme Court of Nevada issued ADKT 0590 on April 11, 2022. It amends the Eighth Judicial District Court rules on organization of the court and court [...]
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Grad day celebration for ground breaking diversion program predicted to get worldwide notice
It’s graduation day! Excitement is in the air, gowns are being distributed, selfies are being taken and the smiles are big. But this isn’t a high school or college class getting ready for the graduate stroll. These grads are from the LIMA (Law Enforcement Intervention [...]
District Court Administrative Order 20-24 requires parties to appear remotely, suspends in-person court business including trials, and implements other COVID-19 safety measures
administrativeorder20_24DownloadDistrict Court Administrative Order 20-24, effective November 24, 2020, continues the District Court’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and allows the business of the Court to go forward safely. Administrative Order 20-17 remains in effect, except as modified by this Administrative Order. This Administrative Order [...]
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District Court announces limited re-opening of the Clerk of the Court Office to in-person filing
AO 20-22Downloaadministrative-order-20_22DownloadDistrict Court has been keeping the wheels of justice turning amid the coronavirus pandemic through a strategic plan of safety measures aimed at keeping court participants safe. Chief Judge Linda Bell today issued Administrative Order 20-22 to announce on October 26, 2020, both [...]
District Court Resumes Jury Trials With An Extensive Safety Plan In Place To Protect Potential Jurors From COVID-19
The Eighth Judicial District Court (EJDC) of Nevada will resume jury trials this week with an extensive plan in place that involves air purification, rapid testing, social distance measures throughout the process, plexiglass partitions and other precautions in place to keep jurors, judges, attorney and [...]