Eighth graders take on complex mock trial before real judge
Judge Stephanie Charter hosted a mock trial in her courtroom for an eighth grade class. Suited up and carrying briefcases, the class from Classical Convos Homeschool came prepared for a complex reckless homicide case. “They did an excellent job of tackling the challenging subject matter. [...]
Stalking and harassment temporary protective orders can now be submitted online making it easier to petition the court
Applications for stalking and harassment temporary protective orders (TPOs) can now be submitted online. The availability of online submission by all users is a big step forward that makes it much easier for those looking to petition the courts for a protective order against stalking [...]
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Governor Steve Sisolak appoints District Court assistant court administrator DeNeese Parker to Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council
Governor Steve Sisolak appointed DeNeese Parker to the Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council. Her term will run until February 2025.DeNeese was recently promotion to serve as assistant court administrator over the Juvenile Division in Family Court. This is a new position that reflects the priority [...]
Public invited to provide input on finalist candidate for specialty court hearing master
The public is invited to provide comments regarding the finalist for a hearing master position with the Eighth Judicial District Court. Public input is part of a three-tiered recruitment process established in an administrative directive for selecting District Court hearing masters and commissioners. Input on [...]
District Court Administrative Order 20-25 outlines case reassignments as 22 new judges join court
ao-20-25DownloadEighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Bell today issued Administrative Order 20-25 in the administrative matter of Civil/Criminal Division case reassignments, Family Division case reassignments, and the suspension of local guardianship rules. The court is welcoming 22 new judges and made the assignments to [...]
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Red Flag Laws Take Effect
During the recent legislative session, a “red flag” law was passed to enable requests for an ex parte or extended order to remove guns from high risk individuals. The law, which became effective on January 1 this year, appears in Nevada Assembly Bill 291 (AB291) [...]
Independent Evaluation Finds Eighth Judicial District Court Is Operating Coordinated Family Division Model In “A League Of Its Own”
“The 8th JDC is operating a coordinated family division model at a scale that places it in a league of its own based on the breadth of case types it oversees,” reports the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges after an eight-month evaluation [...]
Judge To Make Annual Appearance As Fairy Godmother For Special Halloween Adoption Ceremonies
The princess with the fairy godmother. Eighth Judicial District Court family Judge Cynthia Giuliani transformed into a fairy godmother to make adoptions dream come true for 21 children on Halloween.Halloween and court can be a scary for kids, but not in Nevada Eighth Judicial District [...]
Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure have changed and they’re a must-read for lawyers
The Supreme Court’s Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure (NRCP) Committee did an exhaustive review that resulted in the changes to the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure (NRCP), the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure (NRAP), and the Nevada Electronic Filing and Conversion Rules (NEFCR). The changes [...]
Chili cook-off luncheon raises funds for Quilts of Valor
A chili cook-off lunch raised just over $500 for supplies to make Quilts of Valor. The Las Vegas Chapter of Quilts of Valor has presented thousands of quilts to those who have served our country, including Flights of Honor veterans and veterans who have successfully [...]