Which court is where
If you’re an attorney just emerging from the pandemic to make your way back to the courthouse, there may be confusion on who is where. Below are way-finders for the Regional Justice Center and Family Court that may be helpful. [...]
Four newly elected District Court judges to swear oath to uphold justice at investitures on February 26
Ceremonial Robing And Oath To Take Place With Covid-19 Safety Measures In PlaceIn the recent election, 22 new judges were elected to serve in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. The fourth of several specially coordinated investitures is scheduled for February 26 at 3 [...]
District Court announces limited re-opening of the Clerk of the Court Office to in-person filing
AO 20-22Downloaadministrative-order-20_22DownloadDistrict Court has been keeping the wheels of justice turning amid the coronavirus pandemic through a strategic plan of safety measures aimed at keeping court participants safe. Chief Judge Linda Bell today issued Administrative Order 20-22 to announce on October 26, 2020, both [...]
Courthouse named in honor of Justice James Hardesty
The Nevada Supreme Court and Court of Appeals courthouse in Las Vegas will be named after Chief Justice James Hardesty. The state Supreme Court issued an order on June 22 outlining the name change.A ribbon-cutting on March 27, 2017, marked the official opening of the [...]
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Initial Arraignment set for trio indicted by Grand Jury on terrorism charges
A July 16, 3:30 p.m. initial arraignment is set in department 21 of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court for a trio of men indicted by a Grand Jury on four counts including assist, solicit or conspire to commit an act of terrorism. Andrew Lynam, [...]
Independent Evaluation Finds Eighth Judicial District Court Is Operating Coordinated Family Division Model In “A League Of Its Own”
“The 8th JDC is operating a coordinated family division model at a scale that places it in a league of its own based on the breadth of case types it oversees,” reports the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges after an eight-month evaluation [...]
Las Vegas part of nationwide study to solve mystery of why jury trials are on the decline
It’s not difficult to find tips online on how to get out of jury duty. Legal experts note there is a historic decline in the number of civil jury trials, both at the state and federal level. That’s the reason a luncheon panel comprised former [...]
Changing of the guard at District Court
On July 1, the new fiscal year begins. The new year brings a new chief judge and presiding judges at District Court. Judge Linda Marie Bell was elected to replace outgoing Chief Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez. The chief judge maintains responsibility for managing the administration of [...]
District Court honors those who go above and beyond to keep court running effectively
Six Eighth Judicial District Court employees were honored by the bench for going above and beyond in their work to keep things running effectively and efficiently at the court. Those honored include Tatyana Ristic who was named District Court Judicial Employee of the Year; Mark [...]
New scam with threats of arrest hits Clark County
A new phone scam has surfaced that threatens to arrest victims for check fraud. A Clark County resident received a phone call from a very official sounding “Investigator Morgan” claiming to be with a generic sounding law office. The caller not only sounded official, but [...]