CASA Program that gives abused and neglected kids a voice gets recognition from Nevada Governor
The Eighth Judicial District Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program staff has received the Nevada Governor’s 2020 Bronze Points of Light Ceremony Award in the business/corporate volunteer program category. The nomination for the Points of Light states, “Due to the unique role a CASA volunteer [...]
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 Felony DUI Program To Use $30K Nevada Office Of Traffic Safety Grant To Cut Impaired Driving And Make Roads Safer
The Eighth Judicial District Court Felony DUI (FDUI) Program has been awarded $30,000 from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety for fiscal year 2020/2021. The money will go to reduce impaired driving, increase the success rate of program completion, and reduce DUI recidivism. The funds [...]
Short trials resume in District Court
Short trials resumed in District Court today, with a case involving auto negligence. Short trials, which run one day and involve four jurors were halted along with all jury trials on March 14, after Governor Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency in Nevada in [...]
Funeral procession for Judge George will pause at courthouse that bears his name
To honor Judge Lloyd D. George, a police-escorted motorcade which will arrive at the front of the federal courthouse at 333 S. Las Vegas Blvd., this Saturday, October 17 just after 9 a.m. The motorcade will stop for 10 minutes for the public to pay respects. Judge [...]
Legal community mourns the loss of the Honorable Lloyd D. George
The legal community mourns the loss of the Honorable Lloyd D. George, a federal judge with over 39 years on the federal bench. The District of Nevada United States District Court on Las Vegas Blvd. is named after Judge George who is considered a legal [...]
Legal community mourns the loss of the Honorable Lloyd D. George
The legal community mourns the loss of the Honorable Lloyd D. George, a federal judge with over 39 years on the federal bench. The District of Nevada United States District Court on Las Vegas Blvd. is named after Judge George who is considered a legal [...]
Judge grants Motion for $800 million Good Faith Settlement for 1 October shootings
Judge Linda Bell granted a motion today for an $800 million good faith settlement for 1 October shootings.rachelsheppardvmandalayDownload [...]
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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 [...]
Nevada judge issues ruling on bar and tavern case against state
taverncaseDownloadNevada Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Kerry Early denied Millers Tavern, et al. Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction against the State of Nevada. A hearing was held August 13 on a series of restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.The judge issued a written [...]
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