EJDC Court Executive Officer Retires
Long-Standing Administrative Leader Says Farewell After 29 Years of Public Service On June 26, 2026, the Court Executive Officer/Clerk of the Court for the Eighth Judicial District Court, Steven D. Grierson, retired after serving the EJDC for nearly three decades. Grierson, who began his career with Clark County and the Court in 1997, was promoted [...]
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Changing of the Guard to Take Place at the EJDC
Outgoing Chief Judge Jerry Wiese to Hand Over Torch to Incoming Chief Judge Tierra Jones On July 1, 2026, outgoing Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Jerry Wiese will officially pass on the leadership torch to incoming Chief Judge Tierra Jones. The local rules of practice for the Eighth Judicial District Court require all district [...]
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19 New CASA Volunteers Swear in to Advocate for Children in Foster Care
Nineteen new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers were sworn in by the Eighth Judicial District Court Family Division on June 17, 2026. CASA volunteers serve as advocates for children in foster care and work closely with caregivers, educators, caseworkers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure each child’s needs are being addressed. The CASA Program [...]
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Jewel and Smokey Complete Academy and Join the EJDC Marshals Division
Detection Dogs Ready for Service at the Regional Justice Center and Family Court Complex The Eighth Judicial District Court is proud to welcome two Detection Dogs into the ranks of its Marshals Division. Jewel and Smokey, along with their handlers, Deputy Marshal Long and Deputy Marshal Pascual, are recent graduates of the Gold Coast K9 [...]
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New Jury Commissioner Selected For Eighth Judicial Court of Nevada
Walter Abrego has been selected as the new jury commissioner of the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. Abrego worked in jury services for nearly four years and served as the acting jury commissioner prior to being selected for the post. “We are happy to have Walter Abrego step into the role of jury commissioner,” [...]
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DAAY court helps youth with autism blast off to success
When a Thursday afternoon Detention Alternative for Autistic Youth (DAAY) specialty court hearing with a middle school boy gets underway, you get the feeling that a launch is going to occur. Before the subject minor enters the session, a quick briefing occurs. It’s like a check-in before blast off. Each member of the DAAY court [...]
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New Administrative Order 26-02 outlines changes to case assignments in Eighth Judicial District Court departments 26 and 12
New Administrative Order 26-02 outlines changes to general civil and criminal case assignments in departments 26 and 12. Both departments will be split dockets as outlined in AO 26-02. Below is a link to new Administrative Order: 26-02 In the Administrative Matter of General Civil and Criminal Case Reassignments https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Administrative-Order-26-02-3.pdf The changes come as a [...]
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District Court department 26 new judicial appointee Peter Thunell to take bench March 30 with split civil criminal docket
Peter Thunell has been selected by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo to serve as the department 26 judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court. He will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Gloria Sturman. Judge Thunell will take the bench on March 30 with a split civil and criminal docket. He will be [...]
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Judge Tierra Jones selected by unanimous vote of bench to serve as the new chief judge of Eighth Judicial District Court
By a unanimous vote of the Eighth Judicial District Court bench, Judge Tierra Jones has been selected to fill the role of chief judge, effective July 1. She will succeed Chief Judge Jerry Wiese, who is term-limited in the role of chief after serving in the role for four years. The chief judge is responsible [...]
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