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 [...]
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 [...]
Eight new judges take their formal oath after waiting out pandemic delay
The recent election brought a wave of 22 new judges to serve on the bench of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court; all were women. Some of their investitures were delayed due to the pandemic. Recently, eight judges took their ceremonial oath in front of [...]
Civil Bench-Bar Meeting this Tuesday will offer latest information on developments in District Court Civil Division
The Civil Bench-Bar meeting on October 19 at noon, will give lawyers in civil practice the latest news on new developments in the Eighth Judicial District Court. Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell and Civil Presiding Judge Nancy Allf will provide updates on important information for [...]
Ceremonial Robing And Oath Will Take Place Sept. 30 For Four Judges Who Are Part Of The Largest Group Of Women To Ever Join Bench In Nevada
In the recent election, 22 new judges were voted in to serve on the bench of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court; all were women. Some investitures were delayed due to the pandemic. The second of the two delayed investitures will be held September 30 [...]
Ceremonial Robing And Oath Will Take Place Sept. 29 For Four Judges Who Are Part Of The Largest Group Of Women To Ever Join Bench In Nevada
In the recent election, 22 new judges were voted in to serve on the bench of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court; all were women. Some investitures were delayed due to the pandemic. The first of the two delayed investitures will be held September 29 [...]
District Court Civil Criminal Division case reassignment outlined in Administrative Order 21-06
ao-21-06DownloadThe Civil/Criminal of the Eighth judicial District Court of Nevada will undergo a case reassignment. The Chief Judge is responsible for supervising the administrative business of the Eighth Judicial District Court, ensuring the quality and continuity of its services, supervising its calendar, reassigning cases as [...]
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 [...]
20 New CASA Volunteers Will Swear Oath To Advocate For The Best Interests Of Children In Foster Care
homeTwenty newly trained Court Appointed Special advocate (CASA) volunteers will be sworn in on August 9 at noon via BlueJeans to advocate for the best interests for children in foster care. Judge Frank Sullivan will swear in the a teacher, business owner, a UNLV student, [...]