This career is much more than a job it’s a calling
The Southern Desert Regional Police Academy commander Lt. Matthew Triplett told the newest academy graduating class of 2021-02, “This career is much more than a job, it’s a calling.”Included in class 2021-02 were three newly sworn district court marshals: Brandy Minniear, Brian McLemore, and David [...]
Joint Nevada Supreme Court and Eighth Judicial District Court Administrative Order issued to tackle civil backlog resulting from pandemic
Despite having six months of trials after the pandemic trial halt, District Court civil trial numbers are not going down. To address the backlog, a joint Nevada Supreme Court and Eighth Judicial District Court administrative order has been issued. ao-21-09DownloadThe order reiterates several EDJC rules, including [...]
Governor Sisolak announces judicial appointment for District Court department 11
{“featuredImages”:[{“title”:””,”description”:””,”url”:”https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/wp-content/uploads/8486_img_8630.jpg”}],”content”:” Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the judicial appointment of Elham “Ellie” Roohani to the Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 11, effective immediately. The appointment fills the vacant seat previously held by District Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez who stepped down on September 7, 2021, after 17 years of service in her role. Elham Roohani was selected by Governor Sisolak from one of three recommendations provided by the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection. […]
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Tis the season for a holly jolly virtual Civil Bench-Bar meeting
Lawyers, mark your calendars for the Dec. 14 Civil Bench-Bar meeting at noon on Zoom. Bench-Bar meetings are a great way to learn the latest developments in District Court and to get related questions answered. The meeting will include and ugly sweater photo contest.The [...]
District Court taking applications for Probate Commissioner
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada is accepting employment applications for a probate commissioner position. The application closing date is Dec. 21, 2021 at 5:01 p.m.Interested applicants should review the full application postings to apply for the probate commissioner position.PROBATE-COMMISSIONER-POSTING-11.30.2021DOWNLOADThe probate commissioner will be [...]
Jon Gruden vs. The National Football League
jongrudenvsnflDownloadOn November 11, Jon Gruden filed a civil lawsuit in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada against The National Football League and Roger Goodell. [...]
Felony DUI specialty court program gets Nevada Office of Traffic Safety grant to prevent impaired driving
Deadly crashes caused by those driving under the influence are preventable tragedies that destroy lives. The Eighth Judicial District Court’s Felony DUI program (FDUI) recently received a $47,846 grant from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety for FY 2022, to prevent impaired driving that result [...]
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. [...]
New Grads From Only Gambling Treatment Diversion Court In The Nation Offer Hope For Problem Gamblers Facing Justice System
The Gambling Treatment Diversion Court (GTDC) marked its first-ever graduation ceremony Tuesday. The Eighth Judicial District GDTC is a court-supervised, comprehensive treatment program for those in the criminal justice system as a result of a problem gambling disorder. The program is currently the only one [...]
Clark County Commissioners recognize District Court Marshal for heroism
Clark County Commissioners presented a proclamation that praised District Court Deputy Marshal David Ellis, “for his heroism and dedication in helping to keep the citizens of Clark County safe.” In July, an observant and quick thinking clerk in the Marriage Bureau notified Marshal Ellis of [...]