District Court Administrative Order 23-03 outlines case reassignments
District Court Administrative Order 23-03 outlines case reassignments to include new judges who have joined the Eighth Judicial District Court bench. Effective March 20, 2023, Judge Danielle “Pieper” Chio will preside over Department 7. Department 7 will retain the existing caseload assigned to that department. Effective March 20, 2023, Judge Jacob A. Reynolds will preside […]
17 Participants To Take Victory Lap After Successful Completion Of LIMA Diversion Treatment Program
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health and Addiction program (LIMA) will host a graduation ceremony for participants who have turned their lives around. The celebration for 17 new grads, will be at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters, 400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., on Friday, March […]
Judges Mari D. Parladé, Jennifer L.G. Schwartz and Anna Albertson to swear formal oath at investiture Wednesday
Judges Mari D. Parladé, Jennifer L.G. Schwartz and Anna Albertson who serve on the Eighth Judicial District Court, will be ceremonially sworn in at an investiture on Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Investitures are formal ceremonies with significant symbolism, as new judges publicly swear an oath to uphold justice. The investiture will be live-streamed at […]
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District Court Administrative Order 23-01 outlines the latest case reassignments
Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Administrative Order 23-01 outlines the latest case reassignments.
New senior judge office and mediation space opens doors
The senior judge program that is administered by the Supreme Court of Nevada, has always been an important resource for the court. The program calls upon retired judges who bring knowledge and experience to handle cases that a District Court judge is unavailable to handle. In the wake of the pandemic, District Court has been […]
Judge Rebecca Burton to retire in January
After 30 years of work in family law, Judge Rebecca Burton will retire in January. Judge Burton leaves the District Court Family Division after eight years of service including: serving as the presiding Family Division judge and on the court Executive Committee. In a letter to the governor, the chief justice of the Nevada Supreme […]
CASA Program building re-named after big-hearted child advocate who left a lasting legacy
The building that houses the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is now known as the Tyrone Thompson CASA Children’s Center at Fortye Hall. The building at 601 N. Pecos Road is a hub of activity that makes a world of difference for abused and neglected children who are in foster care. The mission of […]
District Court readies to handle Election Day legal actions
Administrative Order 22-12 sets out extended hours for the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Clerk’s Office for the general election on Nov. 8. The Clerk’s Office shall be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day to process potential election related filings. Litigants are encouraged to submit filing electronically. Questions regarding election […]