Pajama appearances are out – Impressive stats are in at District Court
Virtual appearances were a hot topic at a recent Civil Bench-Bar meeting. ADKT 0581 Order Adopting Recommendations of the Commission to Study Best Practices for Virtual Advocacy in Nevada’s Courts became effective February 1, 2024, and judges offered insight on some of the best practices. Judge Gloria Sturman made it clear that District Court now […]
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Nevada Governor announces selection to fill judicial seat in Department 27 of Eighth Judicial District Court
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Erika Mendoza to fill the Department 27 judicial seat on the Eighth Judicial District Court. The seat became vacant when Judge Nancy Allf retired. Prior to her appointment, she served in the Clark County District Attorney’s office since including the Gun Crimes Unit, General Litigation Team and the Appellate […]
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo names two new judges to Eighth Judicial District Court
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo today named two new judges to the Eighth Judicial District Court Family Division. Paul M. Gaudet was appointed to Department N and Regina M. McConnell to Department O. McConnell replaces Judge Frank Sullivan, who retired recently, and Gaudet replaces Judge Matthew Harter, who passed away in November. “Paul and Regina both […]
Application deadline this Friday for two open District Court Family Division judicial seats
The application deadline for two open judicial seats in Eighth Judicial District Court Family Division departments is 3 p.m. on December 16, 2022. Application information is available on the Commission on Judicial Selection page https://nvcourts.gov/AOC/Templates/documents.aspx?folderID=8938. Potential applicants may direct questions to the Commission on Judicial Selection secretary through Armani Johnson via email at ajohnson@nvcourts.nv.gov or […]
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Public invited to provide input on candidates for District Court Probate Commissioner
The public is invited to provide comments regarding candidates for a probate commissioner position for the Eighth Judicial District Court. The public input is part of a three-tiered recruitment process established in an administrative directive for selecting District Court hearing masters and commissioners. Written and [...]
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 [...]
New Jury Trial Plan continues COVID-19 protections for those coming for jury duty and others involved with trials
During the COVID-19 pandemic, jurors must be given reasonable assurance of their safety before participating in the jury process. As such, the EJDC has worked closely with several entities, including Clark County, University Medical Center (UMC), the State of Nevada’s Division of Health and Human [...]
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