EJDC Administrative Order 24-01 outlines case reassignments
Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Jerry Wiese issued Administrative Order 24-01 that outlines a case reassignment as new Judge Erika Mendoza takes the bench.
Real heroes recognized with day of joy and celebration
Everyday, CASA volunteers do extraordinary things to help children in our community. The stories are heartwarming, especially compared to the stark realities of the world and the difficulties so many children face in their own homes. Every CASA volunteer is a real hero. At a recent volunteer appreciation event held to show appreciation for all […]
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CASA Program Pinwheels for Prevention Palooza scheduled at Family Court
Pinwheels will be planted by the hundreds at the CASA Program Pinwheels for Prevention Palooza on April 12 at noon, at 601 N. Pecos Road, near the Family Court flagpole to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month and to help grow the number of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Volunteers, court staff, judges, […]
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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Courthouse heroes getting big accolades from public officials after saving judge from attack
Michael Lasso Law clerk to Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus and Deputy District Attorney Jory Scarborough Received glowing recognition at the Clark County Commission meeting today, for taking immediate action when a defendant jumped the bench and attacked the judge in January. In a video, DA investigator Joe Diamonte, summarized the reasons […]
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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 […]
Oath ceremony will make official 15 new CASA volunteers ready to put skills to good use
A news class of 15 CASA volunteers, including retirees, a business owner, and a teacher, are ready to put their new skills to good use to advocate for 27 abused and neglected children in the community. On Friday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m., the new volunteers will be sworn in at Family Court 601 N. […]
Public invited to provide input on finalist candidates for recent vacancy for family court hearing master position
The public is invited to provide comments regarding finalists 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 the candidates can be e-mailed to the Eighth Judicial District Human […]
District Court Administrative Order 23-05 Second Amended outlines case reassignments effective Jan. 8
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After 13 Years On The Bench Respected Judge Announces Retirement
After 13 years of service on the Eighth Judicial District Court bench, Judge Nancy Allf has announced her retirement. Judge Allf currently serves as one of five Business Court judges. She served as the presiding judge of the Civil Division and has been a driving force behind an initiative to improve productivity through wellness. “Judge […]
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