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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LIMA Program Continues to Receive Recognition for Innovation and Community Impact
LIMA Team Presented with Proclamation by Board of County Commissioners On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, members of the Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health and Addiction (LIMA) program were presented with a proclamation from the Clark County Board of County Commissioners in recognition of the program’s success over the last several years. LIMA is a [...]
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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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Nevada Governor names new judge in Department 26 of Eighth Judicial District Court
Congratulations to Peter Thunell who was selected by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo to serve as a judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 26. The newly appointed judge will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Gloria Sturman. “I’m honored to receive this appointment to the bench from Governor Lombardo,” said Peter [...]
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Couples, friends and others can become CASA volunteers together to multiply the positive impact
The CASA Program has a big need for volunteers to advocate for the more than 3,000 children in foster care in Clark County. A great way to get into the program is to volunteer with a spouse, fiend, coworker or someone else. One of the benefits of volunteering as a team, is that you can [...]
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Top takeaways on the new arbitration rules and other information from the January and February District Court Civil Bench-Bar Meetings
The January and February Civil Bench-Bar meetings offered up some very useful information for attorneys in civil practice. Recent changes in statues and rules were clarified and Nevada Supreme Court opinions affecting civil practice were summarized. Some other important takeaways were provided including: Leadership Transition: Judge Tara Clark-Newberry will now oversee the Civil Bench-Bar meetings [...]