Ceremonial signing set to launch new education program that paves path to career success for young people facing justice system
The College of Southern Nevada and the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada have entered into an agreement for an education program that paves a path to career success for young people facing the justice system. The program will open avenues for participants to discover meaningful, long-term careers to get their lives on-track and ultimately [...]
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District Court Felony DUI Program to use Nevada Office of Traffic Safety grant to put brakes on impaired driving and make roads safer
Stop The Eighth Judicial District Court Felony DUI (FDUI) Program has been awarded $263,344 from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety for fiscal year 2025/2026. The money will go to reduce DUI recidivism. “The results of DUIs are often tragic. This Nevada Office of Traffic Safety funding is key to intervening on chronic DUI [...]
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New Eighth Judicial District Administrative Order 25-06 outlines practices and procedures in Probate Court
Probate can involve a lot of complex issues. New Administrative Order 25-06 outlines practices and procedures to help attorneys navigate what is required in Probate. Administrative Order 25-06 stamped To see all the Eighth Judicial District Court Administrative Orders visit the court website: Court Rules and Administrative Orders
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Threats of arrests aimed at seniors and other vulnerable populations used to steal thousands from frightened victims
Nobody wants to be arrested. So when seniors and others receive calls, texts or emails that they may be arrested unless they pay thousands for missing jury duty, they sometimes pay up. Unfortunately, this warrant threat is part of an old scheme that has been taken to a sophisticated new level that casts a much [...]
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Orders In The Court Pandemic Technology Delivers Mega Results With Electronic Court Orders Topping One Million
Judge Jerry Wiese gave awards to Judge Charles Hoskin for OIC’s first order processed and to Judge David Gibson Jr. for the one millionth order processed on December 11 of this year at 7:59 a.m. The one millionth electronic OIC order was processed by Judge David Gibson Jr. on December 11 of this year at [...]
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Nevada governor makes historic selection to fill judicial seat
In an historic moment for Nevada, Governor Joe Lombardo appointed Tina Talim, the first South Asian person to hold a judicial position in the state of Nevada, to Department 14 of the Eighth Judicial District Court. Talim, who currently serves as the Team Chief of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Unit in the Clark County [...]
District Court Judge receives highest distinguished award from Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas Council
Being the chief judge of Nevada’s busiest court is no small responsibility; it requires significant leadership skills and an accomplishment driven mindset. District Court Chief Judge Jerry Wiese recently received recognition for his leadership and accomplishments with the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America, Las Vegas Area Council. The award wasn’t given [...]