December 14 Civil Bench-Bar meeting promises to enlighten and entertain attorneys who attend
The December 14 Civil Bench-Bar meeting for lawyers at noon promises to be filled with good information and a little bit of fun too. Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell will give an important update on the latest developments that will impact attorneys practicing in the [...]
Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell honored with Justice Miriam Shearing Award
Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell was honored Dec. 1, with the Justice Miriam Shearing Award from the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys. Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell given award https://youtu.be/tsoxccq2nRAPresiding Civil Judge Nancy Allf and Presiding Criminal Judge [...]
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Tis the season for a holly jolly virtual Civil Bench-Bar meeting
Lawyers, mark your calendars for the Dec. 14 Civil Bench-Bar meeting at noon on Zoom. Bench-Bar meetings are a great way to learn the latest developments in District Court and to get related questions answered. The meeting will include and ugly sweater photo contest.The [...]
District Court taking applications for Probate Commissioner
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada is accepting employment applications for a probate commissioner position. The application closing date is Dec. 21, 2021 at 5:01 p.m.Interested applicants should review the full application postings to apply for the probate commissioner position.PROBATE-COMMISSIONER-POSTING-11.30.2021DOWNLOADThe probate commissioner will be [...]
Jon Gruden vs. The National Football League
jongrudenvsnflDownloadOn November 11, Jon Gruden filed a civil lawsuit in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada against The National Football League and Roger Goodell. [...]
Felony DUI specialty court program gets Nevada Office of Traffic Safety grant to prevent impaired driving
Deadly crashes caused by those driving under the influence are preventable tragedies that destroy lives. The Eighth Judicial District Court’s Felony DUI program (FDUI) recently received a $47,846 grant from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety for FY 2022, to prevent impaired driving that result [...]
New District Court Administrative Order 21-07 addresses the assignment of protection orders sought against minors
administrative-order-21-07DownloadEighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell Issued Administrative Order 21-07 today. AO 21-07 addresses the assignment of protection orders sought against minors. [...]
New Grads From Only Gambling Treatment Diversion Court In The Nation Offer Hope For Problem Gamblers Facing Justice System
The Gambling Treatment Diversion Court (GTDC) marked its first-ever graduation ceremony Tuesday. The Eighth Judicial District GDTC is a court-supervised, comprehensive treatment program for those in the criminal justice system as a result of a problem gambling disorder. The program is currently the only one [...]
Mental Health Court trailblazer passes leaving a legacy of restorative justice for those with mental health issues
A statement to District Court employees from Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell announced today, “Retired District Court Judge John McGroarty passed away yesterday. Judge McGroarty served in Department 16 from 1982 until 2006. After his retirement, he continued to preside over the Mental Health Court until [...]
Clark County Commissioners recognize District Court Marshal for heroism
Clark County Commissioners presented a proclamation that praised District Court Deputy Marshal David Ellis, “for his heroism and dedication in helping to keep the citizens of Clark County safe.” In July, an observant and quick thinking clerk in the Marriage Bureau notified Marshal Ellis of [...]