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 […]
Judge Linda Marie Bell selected for 2022 Impact of the Year Award by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has selected Judge Linda Marie Bell as the recipient of the NCJFCJs 2022 Impact of the Year Award. A special ceremony recognizing Judge Bell will be held July 19, during the NCJFCJ85th Annual Conference in Reno, NV. “I am truly honored to be selected for such […]
The making of a marshal and the quest to serve the community and uphold the Constitution
Those who access the courthouse are likely to encounter marshals at one point or another. They greet us at every access point and courtroom. Despite the fact that they are very visible, most people are not aware of all the training and preparation marshals go through to be ready to protect all those who access […]
New Chief To Take On Overseeing The Business Of The Court July 1 Â
At a recent Judges meeting, Judge Jerry Wiese was selected by a majority vote of the District Court bench to serve as the new chief to oversee the administrative functions of the court. Effective July 1, he will officially replace outgoing Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell, who has served two terms as chief judge. Judge Bell […]
New Probate Commissioner named to serve in Eighth Judicial District Court
Sean M. Tanko has been named as the probate commissioner for the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. He is expected to join the court by June. He replaces former Probate Commissioner Wesley Yamishita who retired in November 2021.Commissioner Tanko’s has more than 19 years [...]
New Do-It-Yourself Electronic Protective Orders With Efiling Make Application Process More Accessible And Safer For Those Facing Domestic Violence
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada now offers Guide & File protective order applications that can be e-filed remotely from a computer with Internet access. The new guided forms make the protective order application process more accessible and potentially safer for those facing the [...]
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. [...]
Temporary protective order requests now available remotely in the supportive setting of SafeNest
SafeNest and the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada have link up to offer remote protective order capabilities at the SafeNest office at 3900 Meadows Lane. Domestic violence survivors can file temporary protective order requests and appear remotely in Family Court via livestream.The remote capability [...]
Jury Duty Scam Resurfaces With Demands For Cash To Clear Warrants
Scammers are at it again, frightening their potential victims with jail time if they don’t pay up for missing jury duty. The scam callers sound official. They offer a police sergeant’s name, badge and phone number. They use real judges’ names to give their bogus [...]
Four newly elected District Court judges to swear oath to uphold justice at investitures on February 26
Ceremonial Robing And Oath To Take Place With Covid-19 Safety Measures In PlaceIn the recent election, 22 new judges were elected to serve in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. The fourth of several specially coordinated investitures is scheduled for February 26 at 3 [...]